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#OnThisDate August 2, 1876: Legend Slain

Discover How Wild Bill Hickok’s 1876 Murder In Deadwood Marked A Turning Point In Frontier Justice And Changed The Course Of American Western History.

#OnThisDate August 1, 1876: Colorado Admitted

Discover How Colorado Became The 38th State On August 1, 1876 — A Landmark Moment In U.S. History Marking Western Growth And National Unity. Read The Full Story.

#OnThisDate July 31, 1964: Lunar Vision

Discover How Ranger 7 Captured The First Close-Up Moon Photos On July 31, 1964 — A Historic Breakthrough That Helped Launch The Apollo Lunar Missions.

#OnThisDate July 30, 1956: Trust Codified

Discover Why “In God We Trust” Became The Official U.S. Motto On July 30, 1956 — A Key Moment In Cold War History And American National Identity.

#OnThisDate July 29, 1901: Lands Reassigned

Discover How The 1901 Oklahoma Land Lottery Transformed U.S. Expansion And Displaced Native Tribes — A Pivotal Chapter In American History.

#OnThisDate July 28, 1935: Flying Fortress

Discover The Historic First Flight Of The B-17 Flying Fortress On July 28, 1935 — A Game-Changer In U.S. Air Power And WWII Aviation History.