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  • Star-Spangled Banner: Official Since 1931

    On this date in 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” was officially made the national anthem of the United States. Here are some things you may not have known about the song and its history. The War of 1812 between the Americans and the British actually lasted until 1815. It was on Sept. 7, 1814, that Francis…

  • Miracle on Ice: An (Eventually) Golden Moment

    On this date in 1980, the United States ice hockey team won the gold medal during the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Here are some things you may not have known about the “Miracle on Ice.” The 1980  Olympics were the second winter games held in Lake Placid. The 1932 Winter Olympics, the…