1795: Peter Allen is born to William Allen and Keziah Anders in Tennessee.
1804: Lewis and Clark expedition begins.
1819: The first bicycles (swift walkers) in US introduced in New York City.
1861: Civil War. North Carolina is 10th state to secede from Union.
1861: Civil War. Richmond, Virginia is designated Confederate Capital.
1881: The American Red Cross is founded by Clara Barton.
1901: First legal automobile speed limit, 12mph county, 8mph city, enacted in Connecticut.
1918: The House of Representatives passes amendment allowing women to vote.
1927: Lindbergh lands in Paris France, after 1st solo air crossing of Atlantic.