today in history

On January 10th, 1893, the Waterloo Gasoline Tractor Company was formed, kickstarting Iowa's tractor legacy.

On this day in 1974 in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, “Hammerin’ Hank” made MLB history by hitting his 715th career homer, and surpassing Babe Ruth's record.

At one point in time, everybody knew Mr. Rogers. It was almost impossible to turn on the television and not catch Fred throwing on his signature cardigan or Bobo shoes and teaching people about the way bread is made or why dogs are constantly sticking their noses up one another's anus...

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States (more info) 1913: Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa (more info)