this day in history

This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1936: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini proclaims the Rome-Berlin Axis, establishing the alliance of the Axis Powers (more info) 1948: In the greatest upset in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats his Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (more info)
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1825: The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River (more info) 1881: Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday are involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 42 B.C.: Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (more info) 1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (more info)
This Day in History for October 20 — Congress Investigates Hollywood, and More
This Day in History for October 20 — Congress Investigates Hollywood, and More
This Day in History for October 20 — Congress Investigates Hollywood, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1944: Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (more info) 1944: General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared "I shall return" (more info)
This Day in History for October 19 — ‘Black Monday’ Stock Market Crash and More
This Day in History for October 19 — ‘Black Monday’ Stock Market Crash and More
This Day in History for October 19 — ‘Black Monday’ Stock Market Crash and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1781: British General Cornwallis surrenders to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, bringing an end to the last major battle of the American Revolution (more info) 1789: Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (more info)
This Day in History for October 18 — Alaska Becomes a U.S. Territory, and More
This Day in History for October 18 — Alaska Becomes a U.S. Territory, and More
This Day in History for October 18 — Alaska Becomes a U.S. Territory, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1469: Ferdinand of Aragon marries Isabella of Castile in Valladolid, beginning a cooperative reign that would unite Spain and elevate the nation to a dominant world power (more info) 1648: Boston Shoemakers form the first US labor organization (more info)
This Day in History for October 10 – Spiro Agnew Resigns and More
This Day in History for October 10 – Spiro Agnew Resigns and More
This Day in History for October 10 – Spiro Agnew Resigns and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1845 – The US Naval Academy opens in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen students (More info) 1973 – US Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns after being charged with federal income tax evasion (More info)
This Day in History for October 9 – Che Guevara Executed and More
This Day in History for October 9 – Che Guevara Executed and More
This Day in History for October 9 – Che Guevara Executed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1888 – The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public (More info) 1936 – Harnessing the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles (More info)
This Day in History for October 3 – Germany Unites and More
This Day in History for October 3 – Germany Unites and More
This Day in History for October 3 – Germany Unites and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – President Abraham Lincoln declares the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day (More info) 1951 – The "Shot Heard 'Round the World," one of the greatest moments in sports history, occurs (More info)
This Day in History for September 30 – James Dean Dies and More
This Day in History for September 30 – James Dean Dies and More
This Day in History for September 30 – James Dean Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1918 – President Woodrow Wilson gives a speech before Congress in support of granting women the right to vote (More info) 1927 – Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season, a record that stood for 34 years (More info) 1949 – The Berlin Airlift ends after 15 months and more than 250,000

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