This Day in History

This Day in History for December 8 — John Lennon Killed, and More
This Day in History for December 8 — John Lennon Killed, and More
This Day in History for December 8 — John Lennon Killed, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863: President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (more info) 1980: Music icon John Lennon is murdered by a mentally unstable fan in front of the Dakota apartment building in New York City (more info)
This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
This Day in History for November 2 — Jimmy Carter Elected, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1936: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini proclaims the Rome-Berlin Axis, establishing the alliance of the Axis Powers (more info) 1948: In the greatest upset in presidential election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman defeats his Republican challenger, New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey (more info)
This Day in History for October 20 — Congress Investigates Hollywood, and More
This Day in History for October 20 — Congress Investigates Hollywood, and More
This Day in History for October 20 — Congress Investigates Hollywood, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1944: Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (more info) 1944: General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared "I shall return" (more info)
This Day in History for October 8 – Great Chicago Fire Begins and More
This Day in History for October 8 – Great Chicago Fire Begins and More
This Day in History for October 8 – Great Chicago Fire Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info) 1956 – The New York Yankees' Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)
This Day in History for September 24 – First Electronic Mail Service Launched and More
This Day in History for September 24 – First Electronic Mail Service Launched and More
This Day in History for September 24 – First Electronic Mail Service Launched and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1789 – The Judiciary Act of 1789, which establishes the Supreme Court of the United States, is passed by Congress and signed by President George Washington (More info) 1890 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy (More info) 1906 – US President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devil
This Day in History for August 27 – Battle of Dresden and More
This Day in History for August 27 – Battle of Dresden and More
This Day in History for August 27 – Battle of Dresden and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1813 – French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte defeats a larger force of Austrians, Russians, and Prussians at the Battle of Dresden (More info) 1859 – Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Penn., leading to the world’s first commercially successful oil well (More info)

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