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January
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Political
Emancipation Proclamation Takes Effect
January 1, 1863 Emancipation Proclamation Takes Effect On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation... Read more
Social
Ellis Island Immigration Station Opens
January 1, 1892 Ellis Island Immigration Station Opens On January 1, 1892, Ellis Island opened... Read more
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Political
Georgia Ratifies the United States Constitution
January 2, 1788 Georgia Ratifies the United States Constitution On January 2, 1788, you're looking... Read more
Economic
National Maximum Speed Limit Signed
January 2, 1974 National Maximum Speed Limit Signed On January 2, 1974, President Nixon signed... Read more
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Political
Alaska Admitted as the 49th State
January 3, 1959 Alaska Admitted as the 49th State On January 3, 1959, President Eisenhower... Read more
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Political
Utah Admitted as the 45th State
January 4, 1896 Utah Admitted as the 45th State On January 4, 1896, President Grover... Read more
Political
Nancy Pelosi Elected First Woman Speaker of the House
January 4, 2007 Nancy Pelosi Elected First Woman Speaker of the House On January 4,... Read more
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Other
Construction Begins on the Golden Gate Bridge
January 5, 1933 Construction Begins on the Golden Gate Bridge On January 5, 1933, you'd... Read more
Scientific
United States Announces Development of the Space Shuttle
January 5, 1972 United States Announces Development of the Space Shuttle On January 5, 1972,... Read more
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Political
New Mexico Admitted as the 47th State
January 6, 1912 New Mexico Admitted as the 47th State On January 6, 1912, you'd... Read more
Political
Four Freedoms Address by Franklin Roosevelt
January 6, 1941 Four Freedoms Address by Franklin Roosevelt On January 6, 1941, you'll find... Read more
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Political
First United States Presidential Election Begins
January 7, 1789 First United States Presidential Election Begins On January 7, 1789, you're looking... Read more
Cultural
Marian Anderson Performs at the Metropolitan Opera
January 7, 1955 Marian Anderson Performs at the Metropolitan Opera On January 7, 1955, you're... Read more
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Political
Washington Delivers the First State of the Union Address
January 8, 1790 Washington Delivers the First State of the Union Address On January 8,... Read more
Military
Battle of New Orleans
January 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans On January 8, 1815, you'd witness one of... Read more
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Political
Connecticut Ratifies the United States Constitution
January 9, 1788 Connecticut Ratifies the United States Constitution On January 9, 1788, Connecticut ratified... Read more
Political
Mississippi Secedes from the Union
January 9, 1861 Mississippi Secedes From the Union On January 9, 1861, you can trace... Read more
10
Political
Common Sense by Thomas Paine was Published
January 10, 1776 Common Sense by Thomas Paine Was Published On January 10, 1776, Thomas... Read more
11
Political
First Territorial Legislature of Alaska Meets
January 11, 1913 First Territorial Legislature of Alaska Meets On January 11, 1913, you can... Read more
Political
First National Prohibition Begins
January 11, 1920 First National Prohibition Begins You've likely seen January 11, 1920 cited as... Read more
13
Political
Robert Clifton Weaver Becomes First Black Cabinet Member
January 13, 1966 Robert Clifton Weaver Becomes First Black Cabinet Member On January 13, 1966,... Read more
Political
Second Impeachment of Donald Trump
January 13, 2021 Second Impeachment of Donald Trump On January 13, 2021, you witnessed history... Read more
14
Political
United States Senate Ratifies Treaty of Peace with Great Britain
January 14, 1784 United States Senate Ratifies Treaty of Peace With Great Britain On January... Read more
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Social
Birth of Martin Luther King Jr
January 15, 1929 Birth of Martin Luther King Jr On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther... Read more
Other
US Airways Flight 1549 Miracle on the Hudson
January 15, 2009 US Airways Flight 1549 Miracle on the Hudson On January 15, 2009,... Read more
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Political
House Votes to Impeach President Andrew Johnson
January 16, 1868 House Votes to Impeach President Andrew Johnson The House didn't impeach Andrew... Read more
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Social
US Alcohol Prohibition Begins
January 17, 1920 US Alcohol Prohibition Begins On January 17, 1920, Prohibition officially began in... Read more
Other
Gary Gilmore Executed
January 17, 1977 Gary Gilmore Executed On January 17, 1977, you're looking at the day... Read more
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Other
First Aircraft Landing on a Ship
January 18, 1911 First Aircraft Landing on a Ship On January 18, 1911, you're witnessing... Read more
Other
Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 18, 1993 Martin Luther King Jr Day On January 18, 1993, you witnessed the... Read more
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Political
Georgia Secedes from the Union
January 19, 1861 Georgia Secedes From the Union On January 19, 1861, you witnessed a... Read more
Other
Howard Hughes Sets Transcontinental Flight Record
January 19, 1937 Howard Hughes Sets Transcontinental Flight Record On January 19, 1937, Howard Hughes... Read more
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Political
Second Inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt
January 20, 1937 Second Inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt On January 20, 1937, you're witnessing a... Read more
Political
Ronald Reagan Inaugurated as President and Hostages Released in Iran
January 20, 1981 Ronald Reagan Inaugurated as President and Hostages Released in Iran On January... Read more
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Social
First Kiwanis Club Founded
January 21, 1915 First Kiwanis Club Founded On January 21, 1915, you can trace the... Read more
Military
US Launches First Nuclear-Powered Submarine
January 21, 1954 US Launches First Nuclear-Powered Submarine On January 21, 1954, you'd have witnessed... Read more
Political
Newt Gingrich Reprimanded by US House
January 21, 1997 Newt Gingrich Reprimanded by US House On January 21, 1997, you witnessed... Read more
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Sports
Roy Campanella Car Accident Ends Career
January 28, 1958 Roy Campanella Car Accident Ends Career On January 28, 1958, at 3:34... Read more
Scientific
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
January 28, 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster On January 28, 1986, you watched the Space... Read more
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Scientific
US Launches First Satellite and Enters Space Age
January 31, 1958 US Launches First Satellite and Enters Space Age On January 31, 1958,... Read more
Other
Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash
January 31, 2000 Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash On January 31, 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight... Read more
February
1
Political
First US Supreme Court Convenes in New York City
February 1, 1790 First US Supreme Court Convenes in New York City On February 1,... Read more
Political
Texas Secedes from the Union
February 1, 1861 Texas Secedes From the Union On February 1, 1861, you'd have witnessed... Read more
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Political
Provisional Confederate Congress Meets in Montgomery
February 4, 1861 Provisional Confederate Congress Meets in Montgomery On February 4, 1861, you'd witness... Read more
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Political
Creation of the Confederate States of America
February 8, 1861 Creation of the Confederate States of America On February 8, 1861, you... Read more
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Political
Jefferson Davis Elected Provisional President of the Confederacy
February 9, 1861 Jefferson Davis Elected Provisional President of the Confederacy On February 9, 1861,... Read more
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Military
U2 Pilot Powers Exchanged for Rudolf Abel
February 10, 1962 U2 Pilot Powers Exchanged for Rudolf Abel On February 10, 1962, at... Read more
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Scientific
Thomas Edison Invents the Phonograph
February 11, 1878 Thomas Edison Invents the Phonograph When you look up February 11, 1878,... Read more
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Political
Abraham Lincoln Born in Kentucky
February 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln Born in Kentucky On February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln was... Read more
Social
NAACP Founded in New York City
February 12, 1909 NAACP Founded in New York City On February 12, 1909, a group... Read more
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Scientific
Chuck Yeager Receives the Collier Trophy
February 13, 1948 Chuck Yeager Receives the Collier Trophy If you're researching February 13, 1948... Read more
Cultural
National Public Radio Founded
February 13, 1970 National Public Radio Founded You might mark February 13, 1970 as NPR's... Read more
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Political
Arizona Becomes the 48th State
February 14, 1912 Arizona Becomes the 48th State On February 14, 1912, President Taft signed... Read more
Other
The Saint Valentines Day Massacre
February 14, 1929 The Saint Valentines Day Massacre On February 14, 1929, you can trace... Read more
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Military
USS Maine Explodes in Havana Harbor
February 15, 1898 USS Maine Explodes in Havana Harbor On February 15, 1898, you're looking... Read more
Scientific
Galileo Probe Launched to Study the Moons of Jupiter
February 15, 1989 Galileo Probe Launched to Study the Moons of Jupiter You've got the... Read more
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Natural Disaster
Chicago Blizzard of 1967
February 16, 1967 Chicago Blizzard of 1967 The Chicago Blizzard of 1967 didn't strike on... Read more
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Political
Missouri Compromise Introduced
February 17, 1820 Missouri Compromise Introduced On February 17, 1820, Congress introduced the Missouri Compromise... Read more
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Scientific
Pluto Discovered at Lowell Observatory
February 18, 1930 Pluto Discovered at Lowell Observatory On February 18, 1930, you can trace... Read more
Religious
First Church of Scientology Established in Los Angeles
February 18, 1954 First Church of Scientology Established in Los Angeles On February 18, 1954,... Read more
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Political
Executive Order 9066 Authorizes Japanese American Internment
February 19, 1942 Executive Order 9066 Authorizes Japanese American Internment On February 19, 1942, you'd... Read more
Political
Tule Lake Segregation Center Opened for Internees
February 19, 1943 Tule Lake Segregation Center Opened for Internees On February 19, 1943 —... Read more
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Scientific
John Glenn Becomes First American to Orbit Earth
February 20, 1962 John Glenn Becomes First American to Orbit Earth On February 20, 1962,... Read more
Cultural
Presidents Day Becomes a Federal Holiday
February 20, 1971 Presidents Day Becomes a Federal Holiday On February 20, 1971, you saw... Read more
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Political
Washington DC Granted Presidential Vote
February 21, 1961 Washington DC Granted Presidential Vote On February 21, 1961, you saw history... Read more
Social
Malcolm X Assassinated in New York City
February 21, 1965 Malcolm X Assassinated in New York City On February 21, 1965, you're... Read more
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Political
George Washington Born in Virginia
February 22, 1732 George Washington Born in Virginia George Washington was born on February 22,... Read more
Other
US Embassy Bombed in Beirut
February 22, 1984 US Embassy Bombed in Beirut No US Embassy bombing in Beirut occurred... Read more
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Military
US Marines Raise Flag on Iwo Jima
February 23, 1945 US Marines Raise Flag on Iwo Jima On February 23, 1945, you're... Read more
Scientific
Polio Vaccine Test Begins
February 23, 1954 Polio Vaccine Test Begins On February 23, 1954, you'd have witnessed a... Read more
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Military
US Marines Capture Derna During First Barbary War
February 24, 1805 US Marines Capture Derna During First Barbary War You've actually got the... Read more
Scientific
US Launches Mariner 2 Venus Probe
February 24, 1961 US Launches Mariner 2 Venus Probe You're looking at the wrong date... Read more
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Other
Samuel Colt Patent Revolver
February 25, 1836 Samuel Colt Patent Revolver On February 25, 1836, the U.S. Patent Office... Read more
Political
Hiram Revels Sworn in as First Black US Senator
February 25, 1870 Hiram Revels Sworn in as First Black US Senator On February 25,... Read more
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Other
Grand Canyon was Declared a National Park
February 26, 1919 Grand Canyon Was Declared a National Park On February 26, 1919, Woodrow... Read more
Other
World Trade Center Bombing
February 26, 1993 World Trade Center Bombing On February 26, 1993, you'd witness one of... Read more
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Military
US Occupies Vera Cruz During Mexican Revolution
February 27, 1914 US Occupies Vera Cruz During Mexican Revolution The date February 27, 1914... Read more
Political
Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution
February 27, 1951 Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution On February 27, 1951, you... Read more
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Cultural
Final Episode of MASH Airs to Record Audience
February 28, 1983 Final Episode of MASH Airs to Record Audience On February 28, 1983,... Read more
Other
US Government Approves First COVID 19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
February 28, 2021 US Government Approves First COVID 19 Vaccine Distribution Plan By February 28,... Read more
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Cultural
Gone with the Wind Wins Eight Academy Awards
February 29, 1940 Gone With the Wind Wins Eight Academy Awards On February 29, 1940,... Read more
Scientific
Mount Saint Helens Reopens for Monitoring After 1980 Eruption
February 29, 1984 Mount Saint Helens Reopens for Monitoring After 1980 Eruption On February 29,... Read more
March
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Social
Establishment of Yellowstone National Park
March 1, 1872 Establishment of Yellowstone National Park On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S.... Read more
Political
First Session of the US Supreme Court
March 1, 1970 First Session of the US Supreme Court On March 1, 1970, you're... Read more
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Social
Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves
March 2, 1807 Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves On March 2, 1807, Congress passed a... Read more
Sports
Wilt Chamberlain Scores 100 Points
March 2, 1962 Wilt Chamberlain Scores 100 Points On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored... Read more
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Political
Creation of the US Department of the Interior
March 3, 1849 Creation of the US Department of the Interior On March 3, 1849,... Read more
Cultural
The Star Spangled Banner Becomes the National Anthem
March 3, 1931 The Star Spangled Banner Becomes the National Anthem On March 3, 1931,... Read more
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Political
Vermont Admitted as the 14th State
March 4, 1791 Vermont Admitted as the 14th State On March 4, 1791, Vermont became... Read more
Political
Passage of the Eleventh Amendment
March 4, 1794 Passage of the Eleventh Amendment On March 4, 1794, you can point... Read more
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Political
The Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre On March 5, 1770, you're looking at one of... Read more
Social
Supreme Court Rulings Advancing School Desegregation
March 5, 1956 Supreme Court Rulings Advancing School Desegregation On March 5, 1956, the Supreme... Read more
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Military
Fall of the Alamo
March 6, 1836 Fall of the Alamo On March 6, 1836, you're looking at one... Read more
Sports
Cassius Clay Adopts the Name Muhammad Ali
March 6, 1964 Cassius Clay Adopts the Name Muhammad Ali On March 6, 1964, you're... Read more
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Scientific
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
March 7, 1876 Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham... Read more
Social
Bloody Sunday in Selma Alabama
March 7, 1965 Bloody Sunday in Selma Alabama On March 7, 1965, you'd witness one... Read more
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Political
Death of President William Howard Taft
March 8, 1930 Death of President William Howard Taft On March 8, 1930, you'd witness... Read more
Military
US Marines Land at Da Nang Vietnam
March 8, 1965 US Marines Land at Da Nang Vietnam On March 8, 1965, you're... Read more
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Military
Battle of Hampton Roads (Monitor vs. Virginia)
March 9, 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads (Monitor vs. Virginia) On March 9, 1862, you're... Read more
Cultural
Barbie Doll Debuts
March 9, 1959 Barbie Doll Debuts On March 9, 1959, you can trace the birth... Read more
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Religious
Birth of John McCloskey, First American Cardinal
March 10, 1810 Birth of John McCloskey, First American Cardinal On March 10, 1810, John... Read more
Economic
Issuance of U.S. “Greenbacks”
March 10, 1862 Issuance of U.S. “Greenbacks On March 10, 1862, you'd have witnessed a... Read more
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Natural Disaster
Start of the Great Blizzard of 1888
March 11, 1888 Start of the Great Blizzard of 1888 On March 11, 1888, you'd... Read more
Sports
First Public Basketball Game
March 11, 1892 First Public Basketball Game On March 11, 1892, you'd have witnessed history... Read more
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Other
Birth of George Bergstrom, Architect of the Pentagon
March 12, 1876 Birth of George Bergstrom, Architect of the Pentagon George Bergstrom was born... Read more
Social
Founding of the Girl Scouts of the USA
March 12, 1912 Founding of the Girl Scouts of the USA On March 12, 1912,... Read more
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Social
Harvard College Named
March 13, 1639 Harvard College Named On March 13, 1639, the Massachusetts Bay Colony officially... Read more
Political
Death of President Benjamin Harrison
March 13, 1901 Death of President Benjamin Harrison On March 13, 1901, you're looking at... Read more
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Scientific
Eli Whitney Patents the Cotton Gin
March 14, 1794 Eli Whitney Patents the Cotton Gin On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney... Read more
Economic
Death of George Eastman
March 14, 1932 Death of George Eastman On March 14, 1932, you're looking at one... Read more
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Political
Maine Admitted as the 23rd State
March 15, 1820 Maine Admitted as the 23rd State On March 15, 1820, Maine entered... Read more
Economic
Founding of American Express
March 15, 1850 Founding of American Express You might see March 15, 1850 listed as... Read more
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Political
Birth of James Madison
March 16, 1751 Birth of James Madison You can confidently recognize March 16, 1751, as... Read more
Military
Establishment of the US Military Academy at West Point
March 16, 1802 Establishment of the US Military Academy at West Point On March 16,... Read more
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Cultural
First St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City
March 17, 1762 First St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City On March 17,... Read more
Economic
Nevada Legalizes Casino Gambling
March 17, 1931 Nevada Legalizes Casino Gambling On March 17, 1931, Nevada legalized casino gambling... Read more
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Political
Birth of Grover Cleveland
March 18, 1837 Birth of Grover Cleveland On March 18, 1837, in a modest Presbyterian... Read more
Natural Disaster
Tri-State Tornado
March 18, 1925 Tri-State Tornado The Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925, is the deadliest... Read more
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Military
Escalation of US Air Campaign in Vietnam
March 19, 1966 Escalation of US Air Campaign in Vietnam On March 19, 1966, U.S.... Read more
Military
Start of Operation Iraqi Freedom
March 19, 2003 Start of Operation Iraqi Freedom On March 19, 2003, you're watching history... Read more
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Political
Founding of the Republican Party (Ripon Meeting)
March 20, 1854 Founding of the Republican Party (Ripon Meeting) On March 20, 1854, you... Read more
Military
Shock and Awe Bombing in Iraq
March 20, 2003 Shock and Awe Bombing in Iraq On March 20, 2003, you watched... Read more
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Social
Momentum Builds for Selma-to-Montgomery March
March 21, 1965 Momentum Builds for Selma-to-Montgomery March On March 21, 1965, you'd witness one... Read more
Cultural
Founding of Twitter (Initial Creation)
March 21, 2006 Founding of Twitter (Initial Creation) On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey posted... Read more
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Political
Equal Rights Amendment Passes Congress
March 22, 1972 Equal Rights Amendment Passes Congress On March 22, 1972, the U.S. Senate... Read more
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Other
Founding of the University of California
March 23, 1868 Founding of the University of California On March 23, 1868, you can... Read more
Military
Strategic Defense Initiative (“Star Wars”) Announced
March 23, 1983 Strategic Defense Initiative (“star Wars”) Announced On March 23, 1983, you saw... Read more
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Other
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
March 24, 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez ran... Read more
Other
Death of Gordon Moore
March 24, 2023 Death of Gordon Moore On March 24, 2023, you lost one of... Read more
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Other
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
March 25, 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire On March 25, 1911, you'd have watched 146... Read more
Social
Selma-to-Montgomery March Concludes
March 25, 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March Concludes On March 25, 1965, you'd have watched roughly 25,000... Read more
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Scientific
First Commercial Motion-Picture Film Manufactured
March 26, 1885 First Commercial Motion-Picture Film Manufactured On March 26, 1885, Eastman Kodak manufactured... Read more
Political
Signing of the Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty in Washington
March 26, 1979 Signing of the Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty in Washington On March 26, 1979,... Read more
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Other
Founding of St. Mary’s City, Maryland
March 27, 1634 Founding of St. Mary’s City, Maryland On March 27, 1634, Leonard Calvert... Read more
Natural Disaster
Great Alaska Earthquake (Good Friday Earthquake)
March 27, 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake (Good Friday Earthquake) On March 27, 1964, at 5:36... Read more
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Political
Death of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
March 28, 1969 Death of President Dwight D. Eisenhower On March 28, 1969, at 12:25... Read more
Other
Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident
March 28, 1979 Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident On March 28, 1979, you'd witness one... Read more
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Political
Birth of President John Tyler
March 29, 1790 Birth of President John Tyler On March 29, 1790, John Tyler was... Read more
Other
Birth of Sam Walton
March 29, 1918 Birth of Sam Walton On March 29, 1918, Sam Walton was born... Read more
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Other
Alaska Purchase Agreement
March 30, 1867 Alaska Purchase Agreement On March 30, 1867, you can trace the moment... Read more
Political
Assassination Attempt on President Ronald Reagan
March 30, 1981 Assassination Attempt on President Ronald Reagan On March 30, 1981, you're looking... Read more
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Other
Convention of Kanagawa
March 31, 1854 Convention of Kanagawa On March 31, 1854, you'd have witnessed history pivot... Read more
Other
US Takes Possession of the Virgin Islands
March 31, 1917 US Takes Possession of the Virgin Islands On March 31, 1917, you'd... Read more
April
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Military
US Forces Invade Okinawa
April 1, 1945 US Forces Invade Okinawa On April 1, 1945, you're witnessing the largest... Read more
Other
US Department of Transportation Begins Operation
April 1, 1967 US Department of Transportation Begins Operation On April 1, 1967, you'd have... Read more
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Economic
Coinage Act Establishes the U.S. Mint
April 2, 1792 Coinage Act Establishes the U.S. Mint On April 2, 1792, Congress passed... Read more
Military
Wilson Asks Congress for a Declaration of War on Germany
April 2, 1917 Wilson Asks Congress for a Declaration of War on Germany On April... Read more
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Other
Pony Express Begins Service
April 3, 1860 Pony Express Begins Service On April 3, 1860, you're watching the starting... Read more
Social
Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Mountaintop” Speech
April 3, 1968 Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Mountaintop” Speech On April 3, 1968, you're witnessing... Read more
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Cultural
Congress Adopts New Design for the US Flag
April 4, 1818 Congress Adopts New Design for the US Flag On April 4, 1818,... Read more
Social
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
April 4, 1968 Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr You're looking at one of the... Read more
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Economic
Sugar Act Passed by Parliament
April 5, 1764 Sugar Act Passed by Parliament On April 5, 1764, you can trace... Read more
Economic
FDR Orders Surrender of Gold
April 5, 1933 FDR Orders Surrender of Gold On April 5, 1933, FDR signed Executive... Read more
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Military
Battle of Shiloh Begins
April 6, 1862 Battle of Shiloh Begins On April 6, 1862, you'll find one of... Read more
Military
United States Enters World War I
April 6, 1917 United States Enters World War I On April 6, 1917, you see... Read more
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Economic
Beer Sales Resume Under the Cullen-Harrison Act
April 7, 1933 Beer Sales Resume Under the Cullen-Harrison Act On April 7, 1933, you... Read more
Scientific
Launch of 2001 Mars Odyssey
April 7, 2001 Launch of 2001 Mars Odyssey On April 7, 2001, you witnessed NASA... Read more
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Political
Seventeenth Amendment Ratified
April 8, 1913 Seventeenth Amendment Ratified On April 8, 1913, Connecticut became the 36th state... Read more
Sports
Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record
April 8, 1974 Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record On April 8, 1974,... Read more
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Military
Lee Surrenders at Appomattox Court House
April 9, 1865 Lee Surrenders at Appomattox Court House On April 9, 1865, you're witnessing... Read more
Other
Civil Rights Act of 1866 Passed
April 9, 1866 Civil Rights Act of 1866 Passed On April 9, 1866, you can... Read more
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Cultural
Publication of “The Great Gatsby”
April 10, 1925 Publication of “The Great Gatsby Charles Scribner's Sons officially published The Great... Read more
Sports
U.S. Table Tennis Team Visits China (“Ping-Pong Diplomacy”)
April 10, 1971 U.S. Table Tennis Team Visits China (“Ping-Pong Diplomacy”) On April 10, 1971,... Read more
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Other
Civil Rights Act of 1968 Signed
April 11, 1968 Civil Rights Act of 1968 Signed On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon... Read more
Scientific
Apollo 13 Launches
April 11, 1970 Apollo 13 Launches On April 11, 1970, you witnessed NASA launch Apollo... Read more
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Military
Attack on Fort Sumter
April 12, 1861 Attack on Fort Sumter On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces opened fire... Read more
Scientific
First Space Shuttle Launch (STS-1)
April 12, 1981 First Space Shuttle Launch (STS-1) On April 12, 1981, you witnessed history... Read more
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Political
Birth of Thomas Jefferson
April 13, 1743 Birth of Thomas Jefferson On April 13, 1743, you'd find Thomas Jefferson... Read more
Scientific
Apollo 13 Oxygen Tank Explosion
April 13, 1970 Apollo 13 Oxygen Tank Explosion On April 13, 1970, you can trace... Read more
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Political
Abraham Lincoln Is Shot at Ford’s Theatre
April 14, 1865 Abraham Lincoln Is Shot at Ford’s Theatre On the night of April... Read more
Cultural
Publication of “The Grapes of Wrath”
April 14, 1939 Publication of “The Grapes of Wrath On April 14, 1939, Viking Press... Read more
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Political
Death of Abraham Lincoln
April 15, 1865 Death of Abraham Lincoln On April 15, 1865, Abraham Lincoln died at... Read more
Sports
Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball’s Color Barrier
April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball’s Color Barrier On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson... Read more
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Other
D.C. Compensated Emancipation Act
April 16, 1862 D.C. Compensated Emancipation Act On April 16, 1862, you're looking at a... Read more
Other
Virginia Tech Shooting
April 16, 2007 Virginia Tech Shooting On April 16, 2007, you're looking at one of... Read more
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Military
Bay of Pigs Invasion Begins
April 17, 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion Begins On April 17, 1961, you watched history's... Read more
Scientific
Apollo 13 Returns Safely to Earth
April 17, 1970 Apollo 13 Returns Safely to Earth On April 17, 1970, you witnessed... Read more
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Military
Paul Revere’s Ride
April 18, 1775 Paul Revere’s Ride On the night of April 18, 1775, you're witnessing... Read more
Natural Disaster
San Francisco Earthquake
April 18, 1906 San Francisco Earthquake On April 18, 1906, at 5:12 a.m., you'd have... Read more
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Military
Battles of Lexington and Concord
April 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord On April 19, 1775, you're looking at... Read more
Other
Oklahoma City Bombing
April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing On April 19, 1995, you witnessed one of America's... Read more
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Other
Ludlow Massacre
April 20, 1914 Ludlow Massacre On April 20, 1914, Colorado National Guard troops opened fire... Read more
Other
Deepwater Horizon Explosion
April 20, 2010 Deepwater Horizon Explosion On April 20, 2010, you'd witness the deadliest offshore... Read more
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Military
Battle of San Jacinto
April 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto On April 21, 1836, you'd witness one of... Read more
Scientific
Seattle World’s Fair (Century 21 Exposition) Opens
April 21, 1962 Seattle World’s Fair (Century 21 Exposition) Opens On April 21, 1962, you'd... Read more
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Other
Oklahoma Land Run
April 22, 1889 Oklahoma Land Run On April 22, 1889, you'd have witnessed one of... Read more
Social
First Earth Day
April 22, 1970 First Earth Day On April 22, 1970, you're looking at one of... Read more
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Sports
Hank Aaron’s First Major League Home Run
April 23, 1954 Hank Aaron’s First Major League Home Run On April 23, 1954, you're... Read more
Cultural
“New Coke” Introduced
April 23, 1985 “New Coke” Introduced On April 23, 1985, Coca-Cola replaced its original 99-year-old... Read more
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Cultural
Library of Congress Established
April 24, 1800 Library of Congress Established On April 24, 1800, President John Adams signed... Read more
Military
Operation Eagle Claw (Failed Iran Hostage Rescue)
April 24, 1980 Operation Eagle Claw (Failed Iran Hostage Rescue) On April 24, 1980, you'd... Read more
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Military
U.S. Declares War on Spain
April 25, 1898 U.S. Declares War on Spain On April 25, 1898, Congress formally declared... Read more
Other
New York Adopts Mandatory License Plates
April 25, 1901 New York Adopts Mandatory License Plates On April 25, 1901, New York... Read more
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Other
Landing at Cape Henry by Jamestown Settlers
April 26, 1607 Landing at Cape Henry by Jamestown Settlers On April 26, 1607, you're... Read more
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Other
Sultana Steamboat Disaster
April 27, 1865 Sultana Steamboat Disaster On April 27, 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded on... Read more
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Political
Maryland Ratifies the U.S. Constitution
April 28, 1788 Maryland Ratifies the U.S. Constitution On April 28, 1788, you can trace... Read more
Sports
Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into the U.S. Army
April 28, 1967 Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction Into the U.S. Army On April 28, 1967,... Read more
29
Political
Nixon Releases Edited Watergate Transcripts
April 29, 1974 Nixon Releases Edited Watergate Transcripts On April 29, 1974, you're witnessing Nixon... Read more
Other
Los Angeles Riots Begin After Rodney King Verdict
April 29, 1992 Los Angeles Riots Begin After Rodney King Verdict On April 29, 1992,... Read more
30
Political
George Washington Inaugurated as First U.S. President
April 30, 1789 George Washington Inaugurated as First U.S. President On April 30, 1789, you're... Read more
Other
Louisiana Purchase Treaty Signed
April 30, 1803 Louisiana Purchase Treaty Signed On April 30, 1803, U.S. negotiators Robert Livingston... Read more
May
1
Other
Empire State Building Opens
May 1, 1931 Empire State Building Opens On May 1, 1931, you'd have witnessed one... Read more
2
Military
Osama bin Laden Killed in U.S. Operation
May 2, 2011 Osama Bin Laden Killed in U.S. Operation On May 2, 2011, you... Read more
3
Other
Washington, D.C., Incorporated as a City
May 3, 1802 Washington, D.C., Incorporated as a City On May 3, 1802, Congress officially... Read more
4
Social
Haymarket Affair Bombing in Chicago
May 4, 1886 Haymarket Affair Bombing in Chicago On May 4, 1886, you'd have witnessed... Read more
5
Scientific
Alan Shepard Becomes First American in Space
May 5, 1961 Alan Shepard Becomes First American in Space On May 5, 1961, Alan... Read more
6
Other
Chinese Exclusion Act Signed
May 6, 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act Signed On May 6, 1882, President Chester A. Arthur... Read more
7
Military
Sinking of the Lusitania
May 7, 1915 Sinking of the Lusitania On May 7, 1915, a German U-boat torpedo... Read more
8
Military
V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day)
May 8, 1945 V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) On May 8, 1945, you witnessed... Read more
9
Other
FDA Approves the Birth Control Pill
May 9, 1960 FDA Approves the Birth Control Pill On May 9, 1960, the FDA... Read more
10
Other
Golden Spike Completes First Transcontinental Railroad
May 10, 1869 Golden Spike Completes First Transcontinental Railroad On May 10, 1869, you can... Read more
11
Cultural
IBM’s Deep Blue Defeats Garry Kasparov
May 11, 1997 IBM’s Deep Blue Defeats Garry Kasparov On May 11, 1997, you watched... Read more
12
Other
Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 Begins
May 12, 1902 Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 Begins On May 12, 1902, roughly 147,000... Read more
13
Military
United States Declares War on Mexico
May 13, 1846 United States Declares War on Mexico On May 13, 1846, the United... Read more
14
Other
Lewis and Clark Expedition Departs St. Louis Area
May 14, 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition Departs St. Louis Area On May 14, 1804,... Read more
15
Other
Standard Oil Ordered Broken Up
May 15, 1911 Standard Oil Ordered Broken Up On May 15, 1911, you can trace... Read more
16
Political
Senate Falls One Vote Short of Removing Andrew Johnson
May 16, 1868 Senate Falls One Vote Short of Removing Andrew Johnson On May 16,... Read more
17
Other
Brown v. Board of Education Decision
May 17, 1954 Brown V. Board of Education Decision On May 17, 1954, the U.S.... Read more
18
Natural Disaster
Mount St. Helens Erupts
May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens Erupts On May 18, 1980, you're looking at one... Read more
19
Political
Twenty-Seventh Amendment Ratified
May 19, 1992 Twenty-Seventh Amendment Ratified On May 19, 1992, the Federal Register officially published... Read more
20
Other
Homestead Act Signed
May 20, 1862 Homestead Act Signed On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the... Read more
21
Other
American Red Cross Founded
May 21, 1881 American Red Cross Founded On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton officially founded... Read more
22
Other
Sacking of Lawrence, Kansas
May 22, 1856 Sacking of Lawrence, Kansas On May 22, 1856, you'd have witnessed roughly... Read more
23
Other
Bonnie and Clyde Killed in Louisiana
May 23, 1934 Bonnie and Clyde Killed in Louisiana On May 23, 1934, a six-man... Read more
24
Other
Brooklyn Bridge Opens
May 24, 1883 Brooklyn Bridge Opens On May 24, 1883, you would've witnessed one of... Read more
25
Political
Constitutional Convention Opens in Philadelphia
May 25, 1787 Constitutional Convention Opens in Philadelphia On May 25, 1787, delegates from 12... Read more
26
Other
Ford Ends Production of the Model T
May 26, 1927 Ford Ends Production of the Model T On May 26, 1927, you... Read more
27
Other
Golden Gate Bridge Opens to Pedestrians
May 27, 1937 Golden Gate Bridge Opens to Pedestrians On May 27, 1937, you'd have... Read more
28
Other
Indian Removal Act Signed
May 28, 1830 Indian Removal Act Signed On May 28, 1830, you can trace the... Read more
29
Political
Birth of John F. Kennedy
May 29, 1917 Birth of John F. Kennedy On the morning of May 29, 1917,... Read more
30
Military
Decoration Day (Early National Memorial Day Observance)
May 30, 1868 Decoration Day (Early National Memorial Day Observance) On May 30, 1868, you're... Read more
31
Natural Disaster
Johnstown Flood
May 31, 1889 Johnstown Flood On May 31, 1889, you're looking at the deadliest dam... Read more
June
1
Other
Creation of the Census Bureau
June 1, 1902 Creation of the Census Bureau On June 1, 1902, Congress established the... Read more
Other
Launch of Cable News Network (CNN)
June 1, 1980 Launch of Cable News Network (CNN) On June 1, 1980, at 6:00... Read more
2
Political
Twenty-Second Amendment Ratified by Congress
June 2, 1947 Twenty-Second Amendment Ratified by Congress If you're looking up June 2, 1947,... Read more
3
Political
Huey Long Elected U.S. Senator
June 3, 1930 Huey Long Elected U.S. Senator On June 3, 1930, Huey Long won... Read more
Military
Battle of Midway Begins
June 3, 1942 Battle of Midway Begins On June 3, 1942, you're not watching a... Read more
4
Cultural
First Pulitzer Prizes Awarded
June 4, 1917 First Pulitzer Prizes Awarded On June 4, 1917, you'd witness history as... Read more
Other
Voting Rights for Native Americans Recognized
June 4, 1924 Voting Rights for Native Americans Recognized Your search date is slightly off... Read more
5
Other
Marshall Plan Speech
June 5, 1947 Marshall Plan Speech On June 5, 1947, you'd witness Secretary of State... Read more
Political
Robert F. Kennedy Assassinated
June 5, 1968 Robert F. Kennedy Assassinated On June 5, 1968, just after midnight, Sirhan... Read more
6
Cultural
First Drive-in Theater Opens
June 6, 1933 First Drive-in Theater Opens On June 6, 1933, you'd have witnessed history... Read more
Military
D-Day Invasion of Normandy
June 6, 1944 D-Day Invasion of Normandy On June 6, 1944, you're looking at the... Read more
7
Military
U.S. Invades Cuba (Spanish-American War)
June 7, 1898 U.S. Invades Cuba (Spanish-American War) On June 7, 1898, U.S. forces didn't... Read more
Military
Battle of Midway Ends
June 7, 1942 Battle of Midway Ends On June 7, 1942, you're looking at the... Read more
8
Cultural
Frank Lloyd Wright was Born
June 8, 1867 Frank Lloyd Wright Was Born On June 8, 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright... Read more
Social
FDR Signs the GI Bill
June 8, 1944 FDR Signs the GI Bill You've got the date slightly off —... Read more
9
Cultural
Donald Duck Makes Film Debut
June 9, 1934 Donald Duck Makes Film Debut On June 9, 1934, Donald Duck made... Read more
Sports
Secretariat Wins the Belmont Stakes
June 9, 1973 Secretariat Wins the Belmont Stakes On June 9, 1973, you witnessed what... Read more
10
Other
Equal Pay Act Signed
June 10, 1963 Equal Pay Act Signed On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy... Read more
Cultural
Alcohol Prohibition Ends in Mississippi
June 10, 1966 Alcohol Prohibition Ends in Mississippi On June 10, 1966, Mississippi ended one... Read more
11
Political
Henry Cabot Lodge was Born
June 11, 1850 Henry Cabot Lodge Was Born You've got the birth date slightly wrong... Read more
Other
University of Alabama Desegregated
June 11, 1963 University of Alabama Desegregated On June 11, 1963, you're watching history crack... Read more
12
Other
Johnson Act Signed (New Immigration Law)
June 12, 1924 Johnson Act Signed (New Immigration Law) If you've searched June 12, 1924,... Read more
Other
Loving v. Virginia Decision
June 12, 1967 Loving V. Virginia Decision On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court... Read more
Other
President Reagan’s Berlin Speech
June 12, 1987 President Reagan’s Berlin Speech On June 12, 1987, you watched history unfold... Read more
13
Other
Lewis and Clark Reach the Great Falls
June 13, 1805 Lewis and Clark Reach the Great Falls On June 13, 1805, you'd... Read more
Other
Miranda v. Arizona Decision
June 13, 1966 Miranda V. Arizona Decision On June 13, 1966, the Supreme Court issued... Read more
14
Military
U.S. Army Established
June 14, 1775 U.S. Army Established On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed... Read more
Cultural
Flag Day Established
June 14, 1777 Flag Day Established On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed a... Read more
15
Political
Magna Carta Anniversary Inspires U.S. Liberty Ideas
June 15, 1215 Magna Carta Anniversary Inspires U.S. Liberty Ideas On June 15, 1215, King... Read more
Other
George Washington Appointed Commander-in-Chief
June 15, 1775 George Washington Appointed Commander-in-Chief On June 15, 1775, you can trace the... Read more
16
Other
Ford Motor Company Incorporated
June 16, 1903 Ford Motor Company Incorporated On June 16, 1903, you'd have witnessed twelve... Read more
Scientific
First Woman in Space Honored in the U.S.
June 16, 1963 First Woman in Space Honored in the U.S On June 16, 1963,... Read more
17
Military
Battle of Bunker Hill
June 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill On June 17, 1775, you'd witness one of... Read more
Political
Watergate Break-in
June 17, 1972 Watergate Break-in On June 17, 1972, you'd have witnessed one of history's... Read more
18
Military
War of 1812 Begins
June 18, 1812 War of 1812 Begins On June 18, 1812, you witness the young... Read more
Other
Susan B. Anthony Fined for Voting
June 18, 1873 Susan B. Anthony Fined for Voting On June 18, 1873, Susan B.... Read more
19
Other
Juneteenth (Emancipation in Texas)
June 19, 1865 Juneteenth (Emancipation in Texas) On June 19, 1865, you can trace the... Read more
Other
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Passes Senate
June 19, 1964 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Passes Senate On June 19, 1964, at... Read more
20
Other
Great Seal of the United States Adopted
June 20, 1782 Great Seal of the United States Adopted On June 20, 1782, Congress... Read more
Other
West Virginia Admitted as a State
June 20, 1863 West Virginia Admitted as a State On June 20, 1863, you can... Read more
21
Other
Constitutional Convention Approves U.S. Constitution
June 21, 1788 Constitutional Convention Approves U.S. Constitution On June 21, 1788, you'd witness a... Read more
Other
Freedom Summer Begins
June 21, 1964 Freedom Summer Begins Freedom Summer officially launched on June 21, 1964 —... Read more
22
Cultural
Pledge of Allegiance Officially Recognized
June 22, 1942 Pledge of Allegiance Officially Recognized On June 22, 1942, Congress officially recognized... Read more
Social
GI Bill Signed (Anniversary Celebrated)
June 22, 1964 GI Bill Signed (Anniversary Celebrated) You're actually marking the 80th anniversary of... Read more
23
Military
Coast Guard Auxiliary Established
June 23, 1939 Coast Guard Auxiliary Established On June 23, 1939, Congress passed the Coast... Read more
Other
Title IX Enacted
June 23, 1972 Title IX Enacted On June 23, 1972, President Nixon signed the Education... Read more
24
Military
Battle of Little Bighorn (Begins)
June 24, 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn (Begins) On June 24, 1876, you're watching George... Read more
Other
First Commercial Flight Across the U.S.
June 24, 1924 First Commercial Flight Across the U.S On June 23–24, 1924, Russell Maughan... Read more
25
Military
Custer’s Last Stand (Conclusion of Little Bighorn)
June 25, 1876 Custer’s Last Stand (Conclusion of Little Bighorn) On June 25, 1876, you're... Read more
Military
Start of the Korean War
June 25, 1950 Start of the Korean War On June 25, 1950, you can trace... Read more
26
Other
U.N. Charter Signed in San Francisco
June 26, 1945 U.N. Charter Signed in San Francisco On June 26, 1945, you can... Read more
Other
Supreme Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
June 26, 2015 Supreme Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage On June 26, 2015, you witnessed a... Read more
27
Other
First ATM Installed in the U.S.
June 27, 1969 First ATM Installed in the U.S The first ATM in the U.S.... Read more
Other
National PTSD Awareness Day Established
June 27, 2010 National PTSD Awareness Day Established On June 27, 2010, the U.S. Senate... Read more
28
Other
Treaty of Versailles Signed (U.S. Implications)
June 28, 1919 Treaty of Versailles Signed (U.S. Implications) On June 28, 1919, the Treaty... Read more
Other
Stonewall Uprising
June 28, 1969 Stonewall Uprising On June 28, 1969, you can trace the birth of... Read more
29
Cultural
Shakespearean Theater in the U.S. Popularized
June 29, 1800 Shakespearean Theater in the U.S. Popularized If you trace Shakespeare's rise in... Read more
Other
Interstate Highway Act Signed
June 29, 1956 Interstate Highway Act Signed On June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower... Read more
30
Economic
U.S. Ceases Gold Standard for Domestic Use
June 30, 1933 U.S. Ceases Gold Standard for Domestic Use On June 30, 1933, you... Read more
Social
Social Security Act Amendments Expand Benefits
June 30, 1961 Social Security Act Amendments Expand Benefits On June 30, 1961, President Kennedy... Read more
July
1
Military
Battle of Gettysburg Begins
July 1, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Begins The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1,... Read more
Other
ZIP Code System Introduced
July 1, 1963 ZIP Code System Introduced On July 1, 1963, the U.S. Post Office... Read more
2
Political
President Garfield Shot
July 2, 1881 President Garfield Shot On July 2, 1881, you'd have witnessed Charles Guiteau... Read more
Other
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Signed
July 2, 1964 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Signed On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon... Read more
3
Military
Battle of Gettysburg Ends
July 3, 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Ends On July 3, 1863, you're witnessing the final,... Read more
Other
Idaho Admitted as a State
July 3, 1890 Idaho Admitted as a State On July 3, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison... Read more
4
Political
Declaration of Independence Approved
July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Approved On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress... Read more
Other
Completion of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer
July 4, 1803 Completion of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer July 4, 1803 wasn't the day... Read more
5
Political
First Military Band Performance of the “Star-Spangled Banner”
July 5, 1814 First Military Band Performance of the “star-Spangled Banner The July 5, 1814... Read more
Other
National Labor Relations Board Established
July 5, 1935 National Labor Relations Board Established On July 5, 1935, President Roosevelt signed... Read more
6
Political
Continental Congress Adopts the “Olive Branch Petition”
July 6, 1775 Continental Congress Adopts the “Olive Branch Petition On July 6, 1775, you'd... Read more
Scientific
Louis Pasteur’s Rabies Vaccine First Used in U.S.
July 6, 1885 Louis Pasteur’s Rabies Vaccine First Used in U.S On July 6, 1885,... Read more
7
Other
U.S. Annexes Hawaii
July 7, 1898 U.S. Annexes Hawaii On July 7, 1898, you can trace the moment... Read more
Military
First Women Naval Aviators Accepted into Flight School
July 7, 1972 First Women Naval Aviators Accepted Into Flight School On July 7, 1972,... Read more
8
Political
First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 8, 1776 First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence If you celebrated Independence... Read more
Cultural
Liberty Bell Rings in Celebration
July 8, 1776 Liberty Bell Rings in Celebration On July 8, 1776, you can trace... Read more
9
Political
Declaration of Independence Approved by New York Delegates
July 9, 1776 Declaration of Independence Approved by New York Delegates On July 4, 1776,... Read more
Other
Fourteenth Amendment Ratified
July 9, 1868 Fourteenth Amendment Ratified On July 9, 1868, you can trace the moment... Read more
10
Political
Wyoming Becomes First Territory to Give Women the Vote
July 10, 1890 Wyoming Becomes First Territory to Give Women the Vote On July 10,... Read more
Military
Battle of the Atlantic Intensifies
July 10, 1942 Battle of the Atlantic Intensifies By July 10, 1942, the Battle of... Read more
11
Political
Alexander Hamilton Fatally Wounded in Duel
July 11, 1804 Alexander Hamilton Fatally Wounded in Duel On July 11, 1804, you're looking... Read more
Scientific
Skylab Reenters Earth’s Atmosphere
July 11, 1979 Skylab Reenters Earth’s Atmosphere On July 11, 1979, you witnessed one of... Read more
12
Military
Congress Authorizes Medal of Honor
July 12, 1862 Congress Authorizes Medal of Honor On July 12, 1862, Congress authorized the... Read more
Cultural
Etowah Indian Mounds Legislation Passed
July 12, 1953 Etowah Indian Mounds Legislation Passed On July 12, 1953, Georgia lawmakers passed... Read more
13
Political
Northwest Ordinance Enacted
July 13, 1787 Northwest Ordinance Enacted On July 13, 1787, the Congress of the Confederation... Read more
Social
New York City Draft Riots Begin
July 13, 1863 New York City Draft Riots Begin On July 13, 1863, you'd witness... Read more
14
Political
Sedition Act Signed
July 14, 1798 Sedition Act Signed On July 14, 1798, you can trace the moment... Read more
Political
Gerald Ford Becomes Vice President Nominee
July 14, 1974 Gerald Ford Becomes Vice President Nominee On July 14, 1974, you're looking... Read more
15
Military
Remains of U.S. Servicemen Returned from Korea
July 15, 1958 Remains of U.S. Servicemen Returned From Korea On July 15, 1958, you'd... Read more
Scientific
Apollo–Soyuz Docking Preparation Begins
July 15, 1975 Apollo–Soyuz Docking Preparation Begins On July 15, 1975, you're watching the Cold... Read more
16
Military
Trinity Nuclear Test
July 16, 1945 Trinity Nuclear Test On July 16, 1945, at 5:29 a.m., you witnessed... Read more
Scientific
Apollo 11 Launches
July 16, 1969 Apollo 11 Launches On July 16, 1969, at 9:32 a.m. EDT, you'd... Read more
17
Cultural
Disneyland Opens
July 17, 1955 Disneyland Opens On July 17, 1955, you would've witnessed one of history's... Read more
Other
TWA Flight 800 Disaster
July 17, 1996 TWA Flight 800 Disaster On July 17, 1996, you lost 230 people... Read more
18
Other
First U.S. Public School Opened (Boston Latin School Anniversary)
July 18, 1635 First U.S. Public School Opened (Boston Latin School Anniversary) On July 18,... Read more
Military
Korean War Peace Talks Begin
July 18, 1951 Korean War Peace Talks Begin If you're searching for July 18, 1951,... Read more
19
Social
First Women's Rights Convention (Seneca Falls)
July 19, 1848 First Women's Rights Convention (Seneca Falls) On July 19, 1848, roughly 300... Read more
Other
Truman Doctrine Announced
July 19, 1947 Truman Doctrine Announced You've got the date wrong—the Truman Doctrine wasn't announced... Read more
20
Scientific
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 Moon Landing On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz... Read more
Scientific
Viking 1 Lands on Mars
July 20, 1976 Viking 1 Lands on Mars On July 20, 1976, you're witnessing one... Read more
21
Military
First Major Battle of Bull Run
July 21, 1861 First Major Battle of Bull Run On July 21, 1861, you'd watch... Read more
Other
Scopes “Monkey Trial” Verdict
July 21, 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” Verdict On July 21, 1925, the jury in the... Read more
22
Economic
FDIC Established
July 22, 1934 FDIC Established On July 22, 1934, the FDIC officially began insuring bank... Read more
Military
G.I. Newspaper Stars and Stripes Published
July 22, 1942 G.I. Newspaper Stars and Stripes Published On July 22, 1942, you could've... Read more
23
Military
U.S. Fires First Shots in Black Hawk War
July 23, 1832 U.S. Fires First Shots in Black Hawk War You might think the... Read more
Other
Air Canada Flight 143 (“Gimli Glider”) Incident
July 23, 1983 Air Canada Flight 143 (“Gimli Glider”) Incident On July 23, 1983, you'd... Read more
24
Religious
Brigham Young Leads Mormon Pioneers to Utah
July 24, 1847 Brigham Young Leads Mormon Pioneers to Utah On July 24, 1847, you're... Read more
Scientific
Apollo 11 Crew Returns to Earth
July 24, 1969 Apollo 11 Crew Returns to Earth On July 24, 1969, you witnessed... Read more
25
Military
U.S. Fleet Fights at the Battle of Santiago
July 25, 1898 U.S. Fleet Fights at the Battle of Santiago The date in your... Read more
Scientific
First U.S. “Test Tube Baby” Born
July 25, 1981 First U.S. “Test Tube Baby” Born You've got the date slightly off.... Read more
26
Other
FBI Founded
July 26, 1908 FBI Founded On July 26, 1908, you can trace the FBI's birth... Read more
Other
Americans with Disabilities Act Signed
July 26, 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act Signed On July 26, 1990, President George H.W.... Read more
27
Military
First Jet-to-Jet Aerial Refueling
July 27, 1950 First Jet-to-Jet Aerial Refueling On July 27, 1950, you're looking at the... Read more
Military
Korean War Armistice Signed
July 27, 1953 Korean War Armistice Signed On July 27, 1953, you'd witness the end... Read more
28
Other
Formation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause
July 28, 1868 Formation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause On July 28, 1868, you... Read more
Military
World War I “Great Depression March” (Bonus Army Dispersed)
July 28, 1932 World War I “Great Depression March” (Bonus Army Dispersed) On July 28,... Read more
29
Military
First Atomic Submarine Launched (USS Nautilus)
July 29, 1954 First Atomic Submarine Launched (USS Nautilus) You're searching for the wrong date... Read more
Scientific
NASA Established
July 29, 1958 NASA Established On July 29, 1958, President Eisenhower signed Public Law 85-568,... Read more
30
Social
Social Security Act Signed
July 30, 1965 Social Security Act Signed On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson... Read more
Other
Jimmy Hoffa Disappears
July 30, 1975 Jimmy Hoffa Disappears On July 30, 1975, Jimmy Hoffa left his Lake... Read more
31
Other
Lowering of the U.S. Flag in Hawai‘i After Annexation (1898 Observance)
July 31, 1898 Lowering of the U.S. Flag in Hawai‘i After Annexation (1898 Observance) You... Read more
Military
First U.S. Navy Destroyer Launched (USS Bainbridge)
July 31, 1901 First U.S. Navy Destroyer Launched (USS Bainbridge) On August 27, 1901, you'd... Read more
August
1
Political
Colorado Becomes a State
August 1, 1876 Colorado Becomes a State On August 1, 1876, you can trace Colorado's... Read more
Cultural
MTV Launches 24-Hour Music Television
August 1, 1981 MTV Launches 24-Hour Music Television On August 1, 1981, at 12:01 a.m.,... Read more
2
Other
First United States Census Conducted
August 2, 1790 First United States Census Conducted On August 2, 1790, you'd have witnessed... Read more
Military
Gulf of Tonkin Incident
August 2, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Incident On August 2, 1964, three North Vietnamese torpedo... Read more
3
Political
Calvin Coolidge Sworn in as President
August 3, 1923 Calvin Coolidge Sworn in as President When Warren G. Harding died on... Read more
Political
PATCO Air Traffic Controllers Strike
August 3, 1981 PATCO Air Traffic Controllers Strike On August 3, 1981, you witnessed one... Read more
4
Military
United States Coast Guard Founded
August 4, 1790 United States Coast Guard Founded On August 4, 1790, you can trace... Read more
Political
Birth of Barack Obama
August 4, 1961 Birth of Barack Obama On August 4, 1961, Barack Obama was born... Read more
5
Military
Battle of Mobile Bay
August 5, 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay On August 5, 1864, you'd witness one of... Read more
Cultural
Death of Marilyn Monroe
August 5, 1962 Death of Marilyn Monroe On August 5, 1962, you'd wake up to... Read more
6
Military
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
August 6, 1945 Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 a.m.,... Read more
Other
Voting Rights Act Signed into Law
August 6, 1965 Voting Rights Act Signed Into Law On August 6, 1965, President Johnson... Read more
7
Military
Badge of Military Merit Established
August 7, 1782 Badge of Military Merit Established On August 7, 1782, George Washington established... Read more
Political
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
August 7, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution On August 7, 1964, Congress passed the Gulf... Read more
8
Political
Nixon Announces He Will Resign
August 8, 1974 Nixon Announces He Will Resign On August 8, 1974, you witnessed the... Read more
Sports
First Scheduled Night Game at Wrigley Field
August 8, 1988 First Scheduled Night Game at Wrigley Field On August 8, 1988, you... Read more
9
Military
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki
August 9, 1945 Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki On August 9, 1945, the United States... Read more
Political
Nixon Resigns, Ford Becomes President
August 9, 1974 Nixon Resigns, Ford Becomes President On August 9, 1974, you watched history... Read more
10
Scientific
Smithsonian Institution Created
August 10, 1846 Smithsonian Institution Created On August 10, 1846, Congress officially created the Smithsonian... Read more
Military
Department of Defense Formally Established
August 10, 1949 Department of Defense Formally Established On August 10, 1949, President Truman signed... Read more
11
Other
First Federal Prisoners Arrive at Alcatraz
August 11, 1934 First Federal Prisoners Arrive at Alcatraz On August 11, 1934, you can... Read more
Other
Watts Rebellion Begins
August 11, 1965 Watts Rebellion Begins On August 11, 1965, you can trace the start... Read more
12
Other
Annexation of Hawaii Ceremony in Honolulu
August 12, 1898 Annexation of Hawaii Ceremony in Honolulu On August 12, 1898, you can... Read more
Other
IBM Introduces the Personal Computer
August 12, 1981 IBM Introduces the Personal Computer On August 12, 1981, you can trace... Read more
13
Military
First Women Enlist in U.S. Marine Corps
August 13, 1918 First Women Enlist in U.S. Marine Corps On August 13, 1918, you... Read more
Other
Berlin Wall Construction Begins
August 13, 1961 Berlin Wall Construction Begins On August 13, 1961, you'd have woken up... Read more
14
Social
Social Security Act Signed
August 14, 1935 Social Security Act Signed On August 14, 1935, President Roosevelt signed the... Read more
Military
Japan Announces Its Surrender in World War II (V-J Day in the U.S.)
August 14, 1945 Japan Announces Its Surrender in World War II (V-J Day in the... Read more
15
Other
Panama Canal Opens to Traffic
August 15, 1914 Panama Canal Opens to Traffic On August 15, 1914, you can mark... Read more
Cultural
Woodstock Music and Art Fair Begins
August 15, 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair Begins On August 15, 1969, you'd witness... Read more
16
Sports
Babe Ruth Dies
August 16, 1948 Babe Ruth Dies On August 16, 1948, at 8:01 p.m., Babe Ruth... Read more
Cultural
Death of Elvis Presley
August 16, 1977 Death of Elvis Presley On August 16, 1977, you'd witness the end... Read more
17
Other
Steamboat Clermont Begins Trial Voyage
August 17, 1807 Steamboat Clermont Begins Trial Voyage On August 17, 1807, you witness one... Read more
Political
President Clinton Testifies Before Grand Jury
August 17, 1998 President Clinton Testifies Before Grand Jury On August 17, 1998, you watched... Read more
18
Other
Nineteenth Amendment Ratified
August 18, 1920 Nineteenth Amendment Ratified On August 18, 1920, Tennessee's House passed the Nineteenth... Read more
19
Military
USS Constitution Defeats HMS Guerriere
August 19, 1812 USS Constitution Defeats HMS Guerriere On August 19, 1812, you'd have witnessed... Read more
Sports
First Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
August 19, 1909 First Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway On August 19, 1909, you're witnessing... Read more
20
Political
Birth of Benjamin Harrison
August 20, 1833 Birth of Benjamin Harrison On August 20, 1833, Benjamin Harrison was born... Read more
Sports
National Football League Origins in Canton Meeting
August 20, 1920 National Football League Origins in Canton Meeting On August 20, 1920, you... Read more
21
Social
Nat Turner’s Rebellion Begins
August 21, 1831 Nat Turner’s Rebellion Begins On August 21, 1831, you're witnessing the start... Read more
Political
Hawaii Becomes the 50th State
August 21, 1959 Hawaii Becomes the 50th State On August 21, 1959, President Eisenhower signed... Read more
22
Political
Theodore Roosevelt First U.S. President to Ride in an Automobile in Public
August 22, 1902 Theodore Roosevelt First U.S. President to Ride in an Automobile in Public... Read more
Sports
Nolan Ryan Records 5,000th Strikeout
August 22, 1989 Nolan Ryan Records 5,000th Strikeout On August 22, 1989, you witnessed history... Read more
23
Social
Sacco and Vanzetti Executed
August 23, 1927 Sacco and Vanzetti Executed On August 23, 1927, Massachusetts executed Italian immigrants... Read more
Scientific
Voyager 2 Flies Past Neptune
August 23, 1989 Voyager 2 Flies Past Neptune On August 25, 1989, you'd have witnessed... Read more
24
Military
British Burn Washington, D.C.
August 24, 1814 British Burn Washington, D.C On August 24, 1814, you can trace one... Read more
Scientific
Pluto Reclassified as a Dwarf Planet
August 24, 2006 Pluto Reclassified as a Dwarf Planet On August 24, 2006, you witnessed... Read more
25
Natural Disaster
Hurricane Katrina First U.S. Landfall in Florida
August 25, 2005 Hurricane Katrina First U.S. Landfall in Florida On August 25, 2005, you'd... Read more
26
Other
National Park Service Established
August 26, 1916 National Park Service Established You've got the date wrong — the National... Read more
Other
Nineteenth Amendment Certified, Women’s Equality Day
August 26, 1920 Nineteenth Amendment Certified, Women’s Equality Day On August 26, 1920, Secretary of... Read more
Other
Women’s Strike for Equality
August 26, 1970 Women’s Strike for Equality On August 26, 1970, you'd have witnessed one... Read more
27
Other
Edwin Drake Strikes Oil in Pennsylvania
August 27, 1859 Edwin Drake Strikes Oil in Pennsylvania On August 27, 1859, you're looking... Read more
Scientific
Mariner 2 Launched Toward Venus
August 27, 1962 Mariner 2 Launched Toward Venus On August 27, 1962, you're looking at... Read more
28
Other
Murder of Emmett Till
August 28, 1955 Murder of Emmett Till On August 28, 1955, you're looking at one... Read more
Social
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
August 28, 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom On August 28, 1963, you'd... Read more
29
Other
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Established
August 29, 1862 Bureau of Engraving and Printing Established On August 29, 1862, you can... Read more
Natural Disaster
Hurricane Katrina Strikes Gulf Coast
August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina Strikes Gulf Coast On August 29, 2005, you witnessed one... Read more
30
Military
General Douglas MacArthur Arrives in Japan
August 30, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur Arrives in Japan On August 30, 1945, you'd witness... Read more
Other
Thurgood Marshall Confirmed to Supreme Court
August 30, 1967 Thurgood Marshall Confirmed to Supreme Court On August 30, 1967, the U.S.... Read more
31
Natural Disaster
Charleston Earthquake
August 31, 1886 Charleston Earthquake The 1886 Charleston Earthquake struck on August 31 with a... Read more
Social
Solidarity Day March Planning and Labor Mobilization (Early 1980s Context)
August 31, 1981 Solidarity Day March Planning and Labor Mobilization (Early 1980s Context) The Solidarity... Read more
September
1
Military
Union Retreatment after the Battle of Chantilly
September 1, 1862 Union Retreatment After the Battle of Chantilly After the Battle of Chantilly... Read more
Scientific
Los Alamos Becomes Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
September 1, 1947 Los Alamos Becomes Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory On September 1, 1947, you'll... Read more
2
Economic
Creation of the United States Department of the Treasury
September 2, 1789 Creation of the United States Department of the Treasury On September 2,... Read more
Military
President Truman Proclaims V-J Day
September 2, 1945 President Truman Proclaims V-J Day When you think of V-J Day, you... Read more
3
Political
Treaty of Paris Ends the American Revolutionary War
September 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris Ends the American Revolutionary War On September 3, 1783,... Read more
Other
United States and China Ratify the Paris Climate Agreement
September 3, 2016 United States and China Ratify the Paris Climate Agreement On September 3,... Read more
4
Other
Founding of The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels
September 4, 1781 Founding of The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels... Read more
Other
Little Rock Nine Blocked from Entering Central High School
September 4, 1957 Little Rock Nine Blocked From Entering Central High School On September 4,... Read more
5
Political
First Continental Congress Convenes in Philadelphia
September 5, 1774 First Continental Congress Convenes in Philadelphia On September 5, 1774, you'd have... Read more
Social
First Labor Day Parade Held in New York City
September 5, 1882 First Labor Day Parade Held in New York City On September 5,... Read more
6
Other
Pilgrims Sail for America Aboard the Mayflower
September 6, 1620 Pilgrims Sail for America Aboard the Mayflower On September 6, 1620, you'd... Read more
Political
President William McKinley Is Shot at the Pan-American Exposition
September 6, 1901 President William McKinley Is Shot at the Pan-American Exposition On September 6,... Read more
7
Other
Boston Founded in Massachusetts Bay Colony
September 7, 1630 Boston Founded in Massachusetts Bay Colony On September 7, 1630, you can... Read more
Military
Military Government Proclaimed in Southern Korea
September 7, 1945 Military Government Proclaimed in Southern Korea On September 7, 1945, General Douglas... Read more
8
Political
California Admitted as the 31st State
September 8, 1850 California Admitted as the 31st State You've got the date slightly wrong... Read more
Cultural
First Publication of the Pledge of Allegiance
September 8, 1892 First Publication of the Pledge of Allegiance On September 8, 1892, The... Read more
Natural Disaster
Galveston Hurricane, Deadliest U.S. Natural Disaster
September 8, 1900 Galveston Hurricane, Deadliest U.S. Natural Disaster On September 8, 1900, a catastrophic... Read more
Political
President Ford Pardons Richard Nixon
September 8, 1974 President Ford Pardons Richard Nixon On September 8, 1974, you witness one... Read more
9
Social
Attica Prison Uprising Begins
September 9, 1971 Attica Prison Uprising Begins On September 9, 1971, you're looking at one... Read more
10
Political
Birth of Peyton Randolph, Future President of the First Continental Congress
September 10, 1721 Birth of Peyton Randolph, Future President of the First Continental Congress On... Read more
Military
U.S. Victory at the Battle of Lake Erie
September 10, 1813 U.S. Victory at the Battle of Lake Erie On September 10, 1813,... Read more
11
Economic
Activation of the Hoover Dam’s Power Plant
September 11, 1936 Activation of the Hoover Dam’s Power Plant On September 11, 1936, you... Read more
Other
September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States
September 11, 2001 September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States On the morning of... Read more
12
Other
Henry Hudson Explores the River That Bears His Name
September 12, 1609 Henry Hudson Explores the River That Bears His Name On September 12,... Read more
13
Political
New York City Named Temporary Capital of the United States
September 13, 1788 New York City Named Temporary Capital of the United States On September... Read more
14
Political
President William McKinley Dies from Assassination Wounds
September 14, 1901 President William Mckinley Dies From Assassination Wounds On September 14, 1901, President... Read more
Political
Creation of the U.S. Office of Insular Affairs
September 14, 1934 Creation of the U.S. Office of Insular Affairs If you've been searching... Read more
15
Cultural
Brown University Is Founded
September 15, 1764 Brown University Is Founded On September 15, 1764, you can trace Brown... Read more
Political
Birth of Future President William Howard Taft
September 15, 1857 Birth of Future President William Howard Taft On September 15, 1857, William... Read more
16
Economic
Founding of General Motors Corporation
September 16, 1908 Founding of General Motors Corporation General Motors was founded on September 16,... Read more
Other
Haitian–American Convention Ratified
September 16, 1915 Haitian–American Convention Ratified On September 16, 1915, you're looking at the date... Read more
17
Political
Signing of the United States Constitution
September 17, 1787 Signing of the United States Constitution On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine delegates... Read more
Natural Disaster
Okeechobee Hurricane Strikes Florida
September 17, 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane Strikes Florida On September 17, 1928, you're looking at one... Read more
18
Political
Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Passed by Congress
September 18, 1850 Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Passed by Congress On September 18, 1850,... Read more
Economic
Tennessee Valley Authority Established
September 18, 1933 Tennessee Valley Authority Established On September 18, 1933, you can mark the... Read more
Other
Department of Defense and CIA Created
September 18, 1947 Department of Defense and CIA Created On September 18, 1947, you can... Read more
19
Political
First Federal Budget Passed by the Continental Congress
September 19, 1778 First Federal Budget Passed by the Continental Congress On September 19, 1778,... Read more
Political
Death of President James A. Garfield
September 19, 1881 Death of President James A. Garfield On September 19, 1881, President James... Read more
20
Other
U.S. Embassy in Beirut Bombed
September 20, 1984 U.S. Embassy in Beirut Bombed On September 20, 1984, you're looking at... Read more
21
Natural Disaster
Great New England Hurricane of 1938
September 21, 1938 Great New England Hurricane of 1938 On September 21, 1938, the Great... Read more
22
Military
Nathan Hale Executed as a Spy
September 22, 1776 Nathan Hale Executed as a Spy On September 22, 1776, you'd witness... Read more
Other
Emancipation Proclamation Announced
September 22, 1862 Emancipation Proclamation Announced On September 22, 1862, you can trace one of... Read more
23
Other
First Commencement at Harvard College
September 23, 1642 First Commencement at Harvard College On September 23, 1642, you'd have witnessed... Read more
Political
Samuel Huntington Elected President of the Continental Congress
September 23, 1779 Samuel Huntington Elected President of the Continental Congress If you've seen September... Read more
Religious
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Dedicated
September 23, 1920 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Dedicated On September... Read more
24
Political
Judiciary Act of 1789 Establishes Federal Courts and Attorney General
September 24, 1789 Judiciary Act of 1789 Establishes Federal Courts and Attorney General On September... Read more
25
Other
Sequoia National Park Established
September 25, 1890 Sequoia National Park Established On September 25, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed... Read more
26
Political
George Washington Appoints Thomas Jefferson as First Secretary of State
September 26, 1789 George Washington Appoints Thomas Jefferson as First Secretary of State On September... Read more
Economic
Federal Trade Commission Organized
September 26, 1914 Federal Trade Commission Organized On September 26, 1914, you'd mark the day... Read more
27
Scientific
Publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring
September 27, 1962 Publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring On September 27, 1962, Rachel Carson's... Read more
Economic
Google Search Engine Birthday (Claimed)
September 27, 1998 Google Search Engine Birthday (Claimed) When you look up Google's birthday, you'll... Read more
29
Political
Adjournment of the First United States Congress
September 29, 1789 Adjournment of the First United States Congress On September 29, 1789, the... Read more
30
Other
Vulcan Street Plant, Early Hydroelectric Power Station, Begins Operation
September 30, 1882 Vulcan Street Plant, Early Hydroelectric Power Station, Begins Operation On September 30,... Read more
Economic
Hoover Dam Dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt
September 30, 1935 Hoover Dam Dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt On September 30, 1935,... Read more
October
1
Economic
Model T Goes on Sale in the United States
October 1, 1908 Model T Goes on Sale in the United States On October 1,... Read more
Cultural
Walt Disney World Opens in Florida
October 1, 1971 Walt Disney World Opens in Florida Walt Disney World officially opened its... Read more
2
Political
Bill of Rights Sent to the States for Ratification
October 2, 1789 Bill of Rights Sent to the States for Ratification On October 2,... Read more
Other
Thurgood Marshall Sworn In as First Black Supreme Court Justice
October 2, 1967 Thurgood Marshall Sworn In as First Black Supreme Court Justice On October... Read more
3
Cultural
Lincoln Proclaims a National Thanksgiving Day
October 3, 1863 Lincoln Proclaims a National Thanksgiving Day On October 3, 1863, Abraham Lincoln... Read more
Economic
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Signed
October 3, 2008 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Signed On October 3, 2008, President... Read more
4
Religious
First Papal Visit to the United States
October 4, 1965 First Papal Visit to the United States On October 4, 1965, Pope... Read more
Economic
Loomis Fargo Bank Robbery in North Carolina
October 4, 1997 Loomis Fargo Bank Robbery in North Carolina On October 4, 1997, you'd... Read more
5
Other
Battle of the Thames and Death of Tecumseh
October 5, 1813 Battle of the Thames and Death of Tecumseh On October 5, 1813,... Read more
Other
Nez Perce War Officially Ends
October 5, 1877 Nez Perce War Officially Ends On October 5, 1877, you're witnessing the... Read more
6
Social
Germantown Founded in Pennsylvania
October 6, 1683 Germantown Founded in Pennsylvania On October 6, 1683, thirty-three German settlers from... Read more
Religious
Pope John Paul II Visits the White House
October 6, 1979 Pope John Paul II Visits the White House On October 6, 1979,... Read more
7
Economic
Granite Railway Begins Operation in Massachusetts
October 7, 1826 Granite Railway Begins Operation in Massachusetts On October 7, 1826, you're witnessing... Read more
Other
U.S. and Allies Launch Operation Enduring Freedom
October 7, 2001 U.S. and Allies Launch Operation Enduring Freedom On the night of October... Read more
8
Political
Death of President Franklin Pierce
October 8, 1869 Death of President Franklin Pierce On October 8, 1869, Franklin Pierce died... Read more
Natural Disaster
Great Chicago Fire Begins
October 8, 1871 Great Chicago Fire Begins On the evening of October 8, 1871, you're... Read more
9
Cultural
Yale University Founded
October 9, 1701 Yale University Founded On October 9, 1701, you can trace Yale's origins... Read more
Economic
Hoover Dam Begins Generating Electricity
October 9, 1936 Hoover Dam Begins Generating Electricity On October 9, 1936, you can trace... Read more
10
Military
U.S. Naval Academy Opens
October 10, 1845 U.S. Naval Academy Opens On October 10, 1845, you can trace the... Read more
Political
Vice President Spiro Agnew Resigns
October 10, 1973 Vice President Spiro Agnew Resigns On October 10, 1973, you witnessed a... Read more
11
Scientific
Theodore Roosevelt Becomes First U.S. President to Fly
October 11, 1910 Theodore Roosevelt Becomes First U.S. President to Fly On October 11, 1910,... Read more
Scientific
Apollo 7 Launches, First Crewed Apollo Mission after Apollo 1
October 11, 1968 Apollo 7 Launches, First Crewed Apollo Mission After Apollo 1 On October... Read more
12
Social
Pledge of Allegiance First Recited in U.S. Public Schools
October 12, 1892 Pledge of Allegiance First Recited in U.S. Public Schools On October 12,... Read more
Military
USS Cole Bombing
October 12, 2000 USS Cole Bombing On October 12, 2000, you'd witness one of the... Read more
13
Military
Continental Navy Established
October 13, 1775 Continental Navy Established On October 13, 1775, you can trace the birth... Read more
Political
Cornerstone of the White House Laid
October 13, 1792 Cornerstone of the White House Laid On October 13, 1792, you can... Read more
14
Political
Birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower
October 14, 1890 Birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower On October 14, 1890, Dwight D. Eisenhower... Read more
Scientific
Chuck Yeager Breaks the Sound Barrier
October 14, 1947 Chuck Yeager Breaks the Sound Barrier On October 14, 1947, you'd have... Read more
15
Scientific
Edison Electric Light Company Begins Operation
October 15, 1878 Edison Electric Light Company Begins Operation On October 15, 1878, Thomas Edison... Read more
Economic
Clayton Antitrust Act Enacted
October 15, 1914 Clayton Antitrust Act Enacted On October 15, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed... Read more
16
Social
Margaret Sanger Opens First Family Planning Clinic in the U.S.
October 16, 1916 Margaret Sanger Opens First Family Planning Clinic in the U.S On October... Read more
Military
Cuban Missile Crisis Begins for U.S. Leadership
October 16, 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Begins for U.S. Leadership On October 16, 1962, you... Read more
17
Military
Surrender at Saratoga (U.S. Revolution)
October 17, 1777 Surrender at Saratoga (U.S. Revolution) On October 17, 1777, you witnessed one... Read more
Natural Disaster
Loma Prieta Earthquake in California
October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake in California On October 17, 1989, at 5:04 p.m.,... Read more
18
Other
United States Takes Possession of Puerto Rico
October 18, 1898 United States Takes Possession of Puerto Rico On October 18, 1898, you'd... Read more
Sports
Reggie Jackson’s Three-Homer World Series Game
October 18, 1977 Reggie Jackson’s Three-Homer World Series Game On October 18, 1977, you witnessed... Read more
19
Other
John Jay Sworn In as First Chief Justice of the United States
October 19, 1789 John Jay Sworn In as First Chief Justice of the United States... Read more
Economic
Black Monday Stock Market Crash
October 19, 1987 Black Monday Stock Market Crash On October 19, 1987, you watched the... Read more
20
Military
MacArthur Lands at Leyte, Beginning Liberation of the Philippines
October 20, 1944 MacArthur Lands at Leyte, Beginning Liberation of the Philippines On October 20,... Read more
Political
Saturday Night Massacre during the Watergate Scandal
October 20, 1973 Saturday Night Massacre During the Watergate Scandal On October 20, 1973, you... Read more
21
Scientific
Edison Applies for Incandescent Light Bulb Patent
October 21, 1879 Edison Applies for Incandescent Light Bulb Patent On October 21, 1879, Edison's... Read more
Cultural
Guggenheim Museum Opens in New York City
October 21, 1959 Guggenheim Museum Opens in New York City On October 21, 1959, you'd... Read more
22
Religious
Princeton University Established
October 22, 1746 Princeton University Established On October 22, 1746, Acting Governor John Hamilton signed... Read more
Political
Sam Houston Inaugurated as First President of the Republic of Texas
October 22, 1836 Sam Houston Inaugurated as First President of the Republic of Texas On... Read more
23
Social
First National Women’s Rights Convention Opens
October 23, 1850 First National Women’s Rights Convention Opens On October 23, 1850, you'd have... Read more
Military
Beirut Barracks Bombing Kills U.S. Marines
October 23, 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing Kills U.S. Marines On October 23, 1983, you're looking... Read more
24
Other
First Transcontinental Telegraph Completed
October 24, 1861 First Transcontinental Telegraph Completed On October 24, 1861, you can mark the... Read more
Economic
Black Thursday Stock Market Crash
October 24, 1929 Black Thursday Stock Market Crash On October 24, 1929, you witnessed one... Read more
25
Other
United States Leads Invasion of Grenada
October 25, 1983 United States Leads Invasion of Grenada On October 25, 1983, you saw... Read more
Other
Microsoft Windows 1.0 Announced (context of October 1983–85)
October 25, 1983 Microsoft Windows 1.0 Announced (context of October 1983–85) You'll often see October... Read more
26
Economic
Erie Canal Officially Opens
October 26, 1825 Erie Canal Officially Opens On October 26, 1825, you're witnessing one of... Read more
Other
USA PATRIOT Act Signed into Law
October 26, 2001 USA PATRIOT Act Signed Into Law On October 26, 2001, you witnessed... Read more
27
Political
Federalist Papers Begin Publication
October 27, 1787 Federalist Papers Begin Publication On October 27, 1787, you can trace the... Read more
Other
New York City Subway Opens
October 27, 1904 New York City Subway Opens On October 27, 1904, you'd have witnessed... Read more
28
Cultural
Statue of Liberty Dedicated
October 28, 1886 Statue of Liberty Dedicated On October 28, 1886, you'd witness one of... Read more
Other
Volstead Act Passed over Presidential Veto
October 28, 1919 Volstead Act Passed Over Presidential Veto On October 28, 1919, you can... Read more
29
Political
Assassin of President McKinley Executed
October 29, 1901 Assassin of President McKinley Executed On October 29, 1901, you'd witness one... Read more
Cultural
Joseph Pulitzer Dies
October 29, 1911 Joseph Pulitzer Dies On October 29, 1911, you're looking at the final... Read more
30
Political
Birth of John Adams
October 30, 1735 Birth of John Adams On October 30, 1735, John Adams was born... Read more
Cultural
Orson Welles’s “War of the Worlds” Broadcast Airs
October 30, 1938 Orson Welles’s “War of the Worlds” Broadcast Airs On October 30, 1938,... Read more
31
Political
Nevada Admitted as the 36th U.S. State
October 31, 1864 Nevada Admitted as the 36th U.S. State On October 31, 1864, Nevada... Read more
Scientific
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Origins Marked
October 31, 1936 Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Origins Marked On October 31, 1936, you can... Read more
November
1
Political
Attempted Assassination of President Harry S. Truman
November 1, 1950 Attempted Assassination of President Harry S. Truman On November 1, 1950, you're... Read more
Military
Ivy Mike Hydrogen Bomb Test
November 1, 1952 Ivy Mike Hydrogen Bomb Test On November 1, 1952, you'd witness history's... Read more
2
Political
North Dakota and South Dakota Admitted as States
November 2, 1889 North Dakota and South Dakota Admitted as States On November 2, 1889,... Read more
Political
George W. Bush Elected President in 2004
November 2, 2004 George W. Bush Elected President in 2004 On November 2, 2004, you... Read more
3
Military
Continental Army Disbanded
November 3, 1783 Continental Army Disbanded On November 3, 1783, the Continental Army officially disbanded,... Read more
Social
Greensboro Massacre
November 3, 1979 Greensboro Massacre On November 3, 1979, you're looking at one of the... Read more
4
Military
Battle of the Wabash (St. Clair’s Defeat)
November 4, 1791 Battle of the Wabash (St. Clair’s Defeat) On November 4, 1791, you're... Read more
Political
Barack Obama Elected President
November 4, 2008 Barack Obama Elected President You watched history being made on November 4,... Read more
5
Economic
First U.S. Patent for an Automobile Granted
November 5, 1895 First U.S. Patent for an Automobile Granted On November 5, 1895, the... Read more
Political
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Wins Fourth Term
November 5, 1944 President Franklin D. Roosevelt Wins Fourth Term On November 7, 1944, you... Read more
6
Political
Abraham Lincoln Elected President in 1860
November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln Elected President in 1860 On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln... Read more
Political
Meet the Press Debuts on Television
November 6, 1947 Meet the Press Debuts on Television On November 6, 1947, NBC aired... Read more
7
Cultural
Stoughton Musical Society Founded
November 7, 1786 Stoughton Musical Society Founded On November 7, 1786, you can trace the... Read more
8
Political
Montana Admitted as the 41st State
November 8, 1889 Montana Admitted as the 41st State On November 8, 1889, President Benjamin... Read more
Political
Election of John F. Kennedy
November 8, 1960 Election of John F. Kennedy On November 8, 1960, you witnessed one... Read more
Political
Election of Donald Trump
November 8, 2016 Election of Donald Trump On November 8, 2016, you watched Donald Trump... Read more
9
Other
Great Boston Fire of 1872
November 9, 1872 Great Boston Fire of 1872 On November 9, 1872, you're looking at... Read more
Other
Fall of the Berlin Wall Reflected in U.S. Policy
November 9, 1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall Reflected in U.S. Policy When the Berlin... Read more
10
Military
United States Marine Corps Established
November 10, 1775 United States Marine Corps Established On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental... Read more
Other
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Inspires U.S. Maritime Safety Changes
November 10, 1975 Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Inspires U.S. Maritime Safety Changes On November... Read more
11
Military
End of World War I Marked in the United States
November 11, 1918 End of World War I Marked in the United States On November... Read more
Military
Armistice Day Becomes Federal Holiday (Later Veterans Day)
November 11, 1938 Armistice Day Becomes Federal Holiday (Later Veterans Day) On May 13, 1938,... Read more
12
Other
San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge Opens
November 12, 1936 San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge Opens On November 12, 1936, you can watch... Read more
Social
Ellis Island Immigrant Station Closes
November 12, 1954 Ellis Island Immigrant Station Closes On November 12, 1954, you'd have witnessed... Read more
13
Other
Supreme Court Strikes Down Bus Segregation in Alabama
November 13, 1956 Supreme Court Strikes Down Bus Segregation in Alabama On November 13, 1956,... Read more
Military
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated in Washington, D.C.
November 13, 1982 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedicated in Washington, D.C On November 13, 1982, you'd... Read more
14
Other
University of Pennsylvania’s Predecessor Founded
November 14, 1740 University of Pennsylvania’s Predecessor Founded On November 14, 1740, you can trace... Read more
Other
Ruby Bridges Integrates New Orleans Elementary School
November 14, 1960 Ruby Bridges Integrates New Orleans Elementary School On November 14, 1960, you... Read more
15
Military
General Sherman Begins the “March to the Sea”
November 15, 1864 General Sherman Begins the “March to the Sea On November 15, 1864,... Read more
Other
Cleveland Airport Rapid Transit Service Begins
November 15, 1968 Cleveland Airport Rapid Transit Service Begins On November 15, 1968, you'd have... Read more
16
Political
Oklahoma Admitted as the 46th State
November 16, 1907 Oklahoma Admitted as the 46th State On November 16, 1907, you can... Read more
Other
United States and Soviet Union Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations
November 16, 1933 United States and Soviet Union Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations On November 16,... Read more
17
Other
Founding of Denver, Colorado
November 17, 1858 Founding of Denver, Colorado November 17, 1858 is the date you'll often... Read more
Political
Nixon Declares “I Am Not a Crook”
November 17, 1973 Nixon Declares “I Am Not a Crook On November 17, 1973, you... Read more
18
Scientific
U.S. and Canadian Railroads Adopt Standard Time Zones
November 18, 1883 U.S. and Canadian Railroads Adopt Standard Time Zones On November 18, 1883,... Read more
Political
Death of President Chester A. Arthur
November 18, 1886 Death of President Chester A. Arthur On November 18, 1886, Chester A.... Read more
19
Political
Abraham Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address
November 19, 1863 Abraham Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address On November 19, 1863, you'd have... Read more
Scientific
Apollo 12 Lunar Module Lands on the Moon
November 19, 1969 Apollo 12 Lunar Module Lands on the Moon On November 19, 1969,... Read more
20
Political
Birth of President Joe Biden
November 20, 1942 Birth of President Joe Biden On November 20, 1942, Joe Biden was... Read more
Other
Nuremberg Trials Begin
November 20, 1945 Nuremberg Trials Begin On November 20, 1945, you witnessed history's first international... Read more
21
Political
North Carolina Ratifies the U.S. Constitution
November 21, 1789 North Carolina Ratifies the U.S. Constitution On November 21, 1789, North Carolina... Read more
Other
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Opens in New York
November 21, 1964 Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Opens in New York On November 21, 1964, you'd have... Read more
22
Political
Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
November 22, 1963 Assassination of President John F. Kennedy On November 22, 1963, at 12:30... Read more
Military
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Unveiled
November 22, 1988 B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Unveiled On November 22, 1988, you witnessed one... Read more
23
Political
Birth of President Franklin Pierce
November 23, 1804 Birth of President Franklin Pierce You can trace the beginning of one... Read more
Cultural
First Modern Life Magazine Published
November 23, 1936 First Modern Life Magazine Published On November 23, 1936, you saw Henry... Read more
24
Political
Birth of President Zachary Taylor
November 24, 1784 Birth of President Zachary Taylor On November 24, 1784, Zachary Taylor was... Read more
Political
Jack Ruby Kills Lee Harvey Oswald
November 24, 1963 Jack Ruby Kills Lee Harvey Oswald On November 24, 1963, you witnessed... Read more
25
Military
British Evacuate New York City (Evacuation Day)
November 25, 1783 British Evacuate New York City (Evacuation Day) On November 25, 1783, you're... Read more
Other
Department of Homeland Security Created
November 25, 2002 Department of Homeland Security Created On November 25, 2002, President Bush signed... Read more
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Religious
Apostolic Prefecture of the United States Established
November 26, 1784 Apostolic Prefecture of the United States Established On November 26, 1784, the... Read more
Other
First Horse-Drawn Streetcar in the United States Begins Service
November 26, 1832 First Horse-Drawn Streetcar in the United States Begins Service On November 26,... Read more
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Scientific
American Statistical Association Founded
November 27, 1839 American Statistical Association Founded On November 27, 1839, five Boston reformers founded... Read more
Political
Assassination of Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone
November 27, 1978 Assassination of Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone On November 27, 1978,... Read more
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Other
Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire in Boston
November 28, 1942 Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire in Boston On November 28, 1942, you'd find... Read more
Scientific
Mariner 4 Mars Probe Launched
November 28, 1964 Mariner 4 Mars Probe Launched On November 28, 1964, NASA launched Mariner... Read more
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Military
Sand Creek Massacre in Colorado Territory
November 29, 1864 Sand Creek Massacre in Colorado Territory On November 29, 1864, you're looking... Read more
Scientific
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Flies over the South Pole
November 29, 1929 Admiral Richard E. Byrd Flies Over the South Pole On November 29,... Read more
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Cultural
Birth of Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
November 30, 1835 Birth of Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) You might know Mark Twain... Read more
Economic
Exxon and Mobil Complete Merger to Form ExxonMobil
November 30, 1999 Exxon and Mobil Complete Merger to Form ExxonMobil On November 30, 1999,... Read more
December
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Social
Rosa Parks Arrested in Montgomery
December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks Arrested in Montgomery On December 1, 1955, you'd have witnessed... Read more
Social
Formation of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) New York Chapter (First Major Protest)
December 1, 1987 Formation of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) New York... Read more
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Political
Monroe Doctrine Announced
December 2, 1823 Monroe Doctrine Announced On December 2, 1823, President James Monroe addressed the... Read more
Other
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Begins Operation
December 2, 1970 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Begins Operation On December 2, 1970, you can... Read more
3
Political
Illinois Becomes the 21st State
December 3, 1818 Illinois Becomes the 21st State On December 3, 1818, you can trace... Read more
Scientific
First Successful Human Heart Implant of a Permanent Artificial Heart (Barney Clark)
December 3, 1982 First Successful Human Heart Implant of a Permanent Artificial Heart (Barney Clark)... Read more
4
Political
Washington Chosen as Capital Site by U.S. Congress (Residence Act Implementation Milestones in December)
December 4, 1790 Washington Chosen as Capital Site by U.S. Congress (Residence Act Implementation Milestones... Read more
Other
National Board of Health Vaccine Efforts Against Smallpox Highlighted in December Reports
December 4, 1902 National Board of Health Vaccine Efforts Against Smallpox Highlighted in December Reports... Read more
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Other
First U.S. Electric Chair Execution in December (William Kemmler’s Precedent Reinforced in Year-End Legal Debates)
December 5, 1890 First U.S. Electric Chair Execution in December (William Kemmler’s Precedent Reinforced in... Read more
Political
Prohibition Repealed by the Twenty-First Amendment
December 5, 1933 Prohibition Repealed by the Twenty-First Amendment On December 5, 1933, you'd witness... Read more
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Cultural
Founding of the Washington Monument Society’s Key December Fundraising Drive
December 6, 1833 Founding of the Washington Monument Society’s Key December Fundraising Drive On December... Read more
Other
Thirteenth Amendment Ratified, Abolishing Slavery
December 6, 1865 Thirteenth Amendment Ratified, Abolishing Slavery On December 6, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment... Read more
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Political
Delaware Ratifies the U.S. Constitution
December 7, 1787 Delaware Ratifies the U.S. Constitution On December 7, 1787, you can trace... Read more
Military
Pearl Harbor Attack
December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack On December 7, 1941, you'd witness 353 Japanese aircraft... Read more
8
Cultural
John Lennon Killed in New York City
December 8, 1980 John Lennon Killed in New York City On December 8, 1980, you'd... Read more
Economic
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Signed
December 8, 1993 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Signed On December 8, 1993, you... Read more
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Political
First United States Congress Convenes in December Session in Philadelphia (1790s)
December 9, 1790 First United States Congress Convenes in December Session in Philadelphia (1790s) On... Read more
Other
First Commercial Jet Service Within the U.S. in December (Transcontinental Jet Schedules Announced)
December 9, 1958 First Commercial Jet Service Within the U.S. in December (Transcontinental Jet Schedules... Read more
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Military
Spanish-American War Treaty Signed (Treaty of Paris)
December 10, 1898 Spanish-American War Treaty Signed (Treaty of Paris) On December 10, 1898, you... Read more
Other
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Martin Luther King Jr.
December 10, 1964 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Martin Luther King Jr On December 10,... Read more
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Social
Founding of the American Union Against Militarism’s December Campaigns (Precursor to ACLU)
December 11, 1916 Founding of the American Union Against Militarism’s December Campaigns (Precursor to ACLU)... Read more
Military
U.S. Declares War on Germany in World War II
December 11, 1941 U.S. Declares War on Germany in World War II On December 11,... Read more
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Political
House of Representatives Impeaches President Donald Trump (First Impeachment Vote in December)
December 18, 2019 House of Representatives Impeaches President Donald Trump (First Impeachment Vote in December)... Read more
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Political
House of Representatives Impeaches President Bill Clinton
December 19, 1998 House of Representatives Impeaches President Bill Clinton On December 19, 1998, you... Read more
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Military
George Washington Crosses the Delaware River
December 25, 1776 George Washington Crosses the Delaware River On December 25, 1776, you're witnessing... Read more
Cultural
First Official Celebration of Christmas as a Federal Holiday in Many U.S. States (Post-1870 Practice Consolidated in December)
December 25, 1870 First Official Celebration of Christmas as a Federal Holiday in Many U.S.... Read more
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Military
Battle of Trenton
December 26, 1776 Battle of Trenton On December 26, 1776, you can trace one of... Read more
Political
Battle of Trenton Commemorated as Key Turning Point
December 26, 1800 Battle of Trenton Commemorated as Key Turning Point The Battle of Trenton... Read more
Other
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Established
December 26, 1805 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Established On December 26, 1805, you... Read more
Economic
Office of Price Administration Announces Tire Rationing
December 26, 1941 Office of Price Administration Announces Tire Rationing The Office of Price Administration... Read more
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Social
“Flushing Remonstrance” Signed in New Netherland
December 27, 1675 “Flushing Remonstrance” Signed in New Netherland If you're searching for the Flushing... Read more
Cultural
Radio City Music Hall Opens in New York City
December 27, 1932 Radio City Music Hall Opens in New York City On December 27,... Read more
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Scientific
First American “Test-Tube Baby” Born
December 28, 1981 First American “Test-Tube Baby” Born On December 28, 1981, you'd have witnessed... Read more
Military
United States Formally Ends Combat Mission in Afghanistan
December 28, 2014 United States Formally Ends Combat Mission in Afghanistan On December 28, 2014,... Read more
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Political
Texas Admitted as the 28th State
December 29, 1845 Texas Admitted as the 28th State On December 29, 1845, you can... Read more
Military
Wounded Knee Massacre
December 29, 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre On December 29, 1890, U.S. Army soldiers surrounded and... Read more
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Military
Burning of Buffalo During the War of 1812
December 30, 1813 Burning of Buffalo During the War of 1812 On December 30, 1813,... Read more
Military
Saddam Hussein Executed After War Crimes Trial
December 30, 2006 Saddam Hussein Executed After War Crimes Trial On December 30, 2006, you... Read more
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Economic
Bank of North America Chartered
December 31, 1781 Bank of North America Chartered On December 31, 1781, you witnessed the... Read more
Scientific
Edison’s First Public Demonstration of the Incandescent Lamp
December 31, 1879 Edison’s First Public Demonstration of the Incandescent Lamp On December 31, 1879,... Read more