1864

General Sherman and his troops began their "March to the sea" during the Civil War.

1907

Oklahoma became the 46th state.

1933

The United States and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations.

1973

President Nixon signed the bill authorizing the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

2004

President George W. Bush nominated Condoleezza Rice to replace Colin Powell as secretary of state.

(courtesy: www.infoplease.com)