Today in History
(National News ~ 08/04/19)
Today in History Today is Sunday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2019. There are 149 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 4, 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed a measure establishing the Department of Energy. On this date: In 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard had its beginnings as President George Washington signed a measure authorizing a group of revenue cutters to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling...