This Day In History

	On this day, January 6th Due to the energy crisis, Daylight Savings Time commences four months early on this day in 1974.
	On this day, January 5th Singer and politician Sonny Bono dies in a skiing accident on this day in 1998.
	On this day, January 4th World War II's "Operation Carpetbagger" begins on this day in 1944.
	On this day, January 3rd Construction of a well-known bridge began on this day more than 130 years ago.
	On this day, January 2nd The first American flag was run up a flagpole in Cambridge, Massachusetts and TIME magazine makes a controversial decision regarding its "Man of the Year."
	On this day, New Year's Day Are you ready for some football? The first college bowl game was played on this day more than 100 years ago.
	On this day, December 31st President Truman officially proclaims the end of hostilities in World War II on this day in 1946.
	On this day, December 30th Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is executed on this day in 2006.
	On this day, December 29th Texas is admitted as a state in 1845 and the Wounded Knee Massacre happens on this day in 1890.
	On this day, December 28th Iowa becomes the 29th state in 1846 and the Endangered Species Act is passed on this day in 1973.