Today in history 100

Here are some significant events that occurred on this day in history:

100 years ago (1923)

• The first issue of Time magazine is published.
• The first transatlantic flight is completed by Charles Lindbergh, who flies solo from New York to Paris in 33.5 hours.

90 years ago (1933)

• The first episode of the popular radio show "The Jack Benny Program" airs.
• The first 24-hour newsreel is broadcast in the United States.

80 years ago (1943)

• The United States and the United Kingdom sign the Lend-Lease Act, which allows the two countries to share military equipment and supplies.
• The first commercial television broadcast takes place in the United States, with regular broadcasts beginning in New York City.

70 years ago (1953)

• The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II takes place in London, England.
• The first issue of the popular comic book "Mad" is published.

60 years ago (1963)

• The United States and the Soviet Union agree to a nuclear test ban treaty.
• The first episode of the popular TV show "The Beverly Hillbillies" airs.

50 years ago (1973)

• The United States launches the Pioneer 11 spacecraft, which becomes the first spacecraft to visit Saturn.
• The first episode of the popular TV show "The Waltons" airs.

40 years ago (1983)

• The first episode of the popular TV show "Family Ties" airs.
• The first mobile phone call is made in the United States.

30 years ago (1993)

• The first episode of the popular TV show "ER" airs.
• The World Wide Web is made available to the public for the first time.

20 years ago (2003)

• The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates during re-entry, killing all seven crew members on board.
• The first episode of the popular TV show "Lost" airs.

10 years ago (2013)

• The first episode of the popular TV show "Orphan Black" airs.
• The Boston Marathon bombing occurs, killing three people and injuring hundreds.

I hope you find these events interesting!