On this day in history, October 15, 1991, Clarence Thomas is confirmed to US Supreme Court

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On this day in history, October 9, 1888, the Washington Monument opens to the public

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On this day in history, October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupts, killing 300 people

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On this day in history, October 1, 2013, techno-thriller novelist Tom Clancy passes away at age 66

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On this day in history, September 24, 1934, Babe Ruth plays his last game for the New York Yankees

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On this day in history, September 17, 1937, Abraham Lincoln carving is officially dedicated at Mount Rushmore

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On this day in history, September 16, 1919, Congress grants national charter to the American Legion

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On this day in history, September 12, 1953, John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island

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On this day in history, September 11, 2001, US experiences the worst terrorist attack in American history

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On this day in history, September 10, 1987, Pope John Paul II arrives in Miami, is warmly welcomed by Reagans

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On this day in history, September 7, 1936, legendary singer-songwriter Buddy Holly is born in Lubbock, Texas

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On this day in history, September 6, 1997, Princess Diana is eulogized at her funeral in Westminster Abbey

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Extreme dorm-room décor has some folks going over the top: 4 ways to stay grounded

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On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time

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On this day in history, September 2, 1944, George H.W. Bush is shot down during World War II

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