On this day:
- National Park Service (1916): President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service, a new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monuments then managed by the department and those yet to be established.
- The "Great Moon Hoax" (1835): The "Great Moon Hoax", also known as the "Great Moon Hoax of 1835", was a series of six articles published in The Sun, a New York newspaper, about the supposed discovery of life and even civilization on the Moon.
- Leonard Bernstein (1918): The legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Bernstein was born on August 25th, 1918, leaving a profound impact on music, conducting, and the arts.
Join us as we delve into the annals of the past and discover noteworthy moments that have left an indelible mark on our world, igniting curiosity and reflection. |
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