today in history

This Day in History for March 22 – Hale-Bopp Comet Appears and More
This Day in History for March 22 – Hale-Bopp Comet Appears and More
This Day in History for March 22 – Hale-Bopp Comet Appears and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1765 – The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies (More info) 1894 – The first Stanley Cup championship game is won by the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association, which triumphed over the Ottawa Capitals (More info)
This Day in History for March 21 – Selma Civil Rights March and More
This Day in History for March 21 – Selma Civil Rights March and More
This Day in History for March 21 – Selma Civil Rights March and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1804 – Napoleonic Code is approved in France, giving the country its first post-revolutionary set of laws concerning property, colonial affairs, the family, and individual rights (More info) 1963 – Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay closes down and transfers its last prisoners (More info)
This Day in History for July 7 – US Annexes Hawaii and More
This Day in History for July 7 – US Annexes Hawaii and More
This Day in History for July 7 – US Annexes Hawaii and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – The US begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300 (More info) 1898 – President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States (More info)
This Day in History for June 21 – John Hinckley Verdict and More
This Day in History for June 21 – John Hinckley Verdict and More
This Day in History for June 21 – John Hinckley Verdict and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1788 – The US Constitution is ratified and goes into effect (More info) 1915 – The US Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States, striking down an Oklahoma law denying the right to vote to some citizens (More info)