Julius Caesar made his historic crossing of the Rubicon, triggering a civil war in Rome.
1759
London’s British Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time.
1892
Ellis Island began its role as the main immigration processing center in the United States.
1908
Grand Central Terminal in New York City officially welcomed travelers.
1922
Insulin was administered to humans for the first time to treat diabetes.
1935
Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to California.
1964
The Ford Mustang made its debut at the New York World’s Fair.
1968
The Boeing 737 aircraft took off on its inaugural flight.
1973
Elvis Presley’s TV special Aloha from Hawaii was broadcast to audiences worldwide.
2002
Enron filed for bankruptcy in the United States, deepening the corporate scandal.




