This Day in Awesome History

06/10/2026

On June 10, 1692, in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Bridget Bishop, the first colonist to be tried in the Salem witch trials, is hanged after being found guilty of the practice of witchcraft.

06/06/2026

05/31/2026

On May 31, 1958, the very first Pizza Hut opened in Wichita, Kansas. It was launched by brothers Frank and Dan Carney, who borrowed just $600 from their mother to start the business.

05/27/2026

On May 27, 1977, Disneyland's Space Mountain opened with a stage, the Starcade, and the Space Place restaurant. The ride swooped and turned as guests plunged into the darkness. Unlike the Florida version, riders had to enter the ride via an escalator in order to enter the attraction

05/20/2026

On May 20, 1873, San Francisco businessman Levi Strauss and Reno, Nevada, tailor Jacob Davis are given a patent to create work pants reinforced with metal rivets, marking the birth of one of the world’s most famous garments: blue jeans.

05/15/2026

On May 15, 1928, the animated short film Plane Crazy received its first public test screening in a Hollywood theater, marking the historical debut and first-ever screen appearance of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

05/06/2026

On May 6, 1915, 20-year-old Boston Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth hit his first major league home run against New York Yankees pitcher Jack Warhop at the Polo Grounds. The third-inning solo shot landed in the right-field stands, marking the start of his record-setting 714-home run career

04/30/2026

On April 30, 1952, Mr. Potato Head becomes the first toy advertised on television. It was also the first TV advertisement targeted at children. The ad campaign was successful, with over one million sets sold in the first year. Mrs. Potato Head was added the following year.