On This Day, Jan 15, 1919
On This Day, January 15, 1919, one of the most unusual and tragic industrial accidents in American history occurred in Boston, Massachusetts – the “Great … Read more
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On This Day, Jan 14, 1784
On This Day, January 14, 1784, the Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris, officially bringing the American War for Independence to an end. This … Read more
On This Day, Jan 13, 1128
On This Day, January 13, 1128, a significant event in medieval history occurred when Pope Honorius II granted a papal sanction to the Knights Templar, … Read more
On This Day, Jan 12, 1915
On This Day, January 12, 1915, a significant moment occurred in the history of women’s rights in the United States when the House of Representatives … Read more
On This Day, Jan 11, 1908
On This Day, January 11, 1908, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt made a landmark conservation decision by declaring the Grand Canyon in northwestern Arizona a national … Read more
On This Day, Jan 10, 1901
On This Day, January 10, 1901, a pivotal event in the history of the American oil industry occurred at Spindletop Hill, near Beaumont, Texas. A … Read more
On This Day, Jan 9, 2007
On This Day, January 9, 2007, a significant moment in technology and consumer electronics occurred when Apple Inc.’s CEO, Steve Jobs, unveiled the iPhone. This … Read more
On This Day, Jan 8, 1867
On This Day, January 8, 1867, a significant milestone was achieved in the struggle for civil rights in the United States when African American men … Read more
On This Day, Jan 7, 1944
On This Day, January 7, 1944, the United States Air Force made a significant announcement in the history of aviation and military technology: the production … Read more