On This Day, Jan 6, 1941
On This Day, January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a historic address to the United States Congress, known as the “Four Freedoms” speech. … Read more
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On This Day, Jan 5, 1933
On This Day, January 5, 1933, construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge, an iconic structure that would become one of the most famous and … Read more
On This Day, Jan 4, 274
On This Day, January 4, a.274, St. Eutychian began his reign as the Catholic Pope,with sources varying between 274 and 275. This discrepancy is not … Read more
On This Day, Jan 3, 2004
On This Day, January 3, 2004, the Mars Exploration Rover “Spirit” successfully landed on the Red Planet, marking a monumental achievement in the field of … Read more
On This Day, Jan 2, 1906
On This Day, January 2, 1906, Willis Carrier, an American engineer, received a U.S. patent for the world’s first air conditioner, marking a groundbreaking moment … Read more
On This Day, Jan 1, 404 AD
On This Day, Jan 1, 404 AD, the last known gladiator competition was held in Rome. This event marked the end of a centuries-old tradition … Read more
On This Day, Dec 31, 1879
On This Day, December 31, 1879, Thomas Edison conducted a pivotal demonstration of his incandescent light bulb in Menlo Park, New Jersey, marking a significant … Read more
On This Day, Dec 30, 1980
On This Day, December 30, 1980, “The Wonderful World of Disney,” a landmark television series, aired its last performance on NBC-TV. This series, initially titled … Read more
On This Day, Dec 29, 1653
On This Day, December 29, 1653, Dutch painter Johannes (Jan) Vermeer became a member of the Guild of Saint Luke, a city guild for painters, … Read more