Going Once! Going Twice!
Theirs was referred to as the love story of the century. Edward VIII, The Duke of Windsor, showered his American wife, Wallis Simpson, with jewels over the course of their lives. The collection was valued at $7 million, and was auctioned off after their deaths for more than $50 million dollars! The auction was held from April 2 to 3, 1987.
First Blood Bank
Dr. Bernard Fantus established the first blood preservation laboratory on March 15, 1937. The ... more
Pledge of Allegiance
It was October 12, 1892, when Americans first stood and said the “Pledge of Allegiance”. ... more
