The Day Britain First Saw an Invisible Airplane
On February 26, 1935, Robert Watson-Watt's secret Daventry Experiment proved that radio waves could detect an aircraft miles away — the birth of radar.
Tales from the year 1935
Two Alcoholics Meet in Akron — and Alcoholics Anonymous Is Born
On June 10, 1935, a New York stockbroker and an Akron surgeon had a conversation that became Alcoholics Anonymous, the fellowship that would help millions find sobriety.
The Pen That Promised Old Age Would Not Mean Poverty
On August 14, 1935, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, creating America's safety net for the elderly, the unemployed, and struggling families.