The first clinical X-ray in America was performed here at the Geisel School.
Opened in 1892, Ellis Island served as a federal immigration station for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Millions of newly arrived immigrants passed through the station during that time.
Charlotte Motor Speedway was designed & built by Bruton Smith and partner and driver Curtis Turner in 1959. The first World 600 NASCAR race was held on June 19, 1960.
