- Statue of Daniel Webstergetty Images/VisionsofAmerica/Joe Sohm
- Joel Waul with the 8,200 pound rubber band ball that he created in the driveway of his home August 14, 2008. Mr. Waul plans on submitting the ball to the Guinness World Records to break the record of the largest rubber band ball.Joe Raedle/Getty Images
- Charles Goodyear was granted patent #3,633 for vulcanized rubber.