This Day in History - Page 17

June 1, 2024

On this day in history, June 1, 1967, Beatles release standout 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album

On this day in history, June 1, 1967, the Fab Four — aka the Beatles — released their 8th studio album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," an artistic musical accomplishment still hailed today.

May 31, 2024

On this day in history, May 31, 1930, actor-director Clint Eastwood is born in California

Clint Eastwood, one of the great creative talents in cinematic history, was born on this day in history, May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, California. Here are details about the actor-director.

May 30, 2024

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, first Decoration Day is held in remembrance of those lost in war

The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.

May 29, 2024

On this day in history, May 29, 1851, Sojourner Truth delivers famed 'Ain’t I a Woman' speech

African American abolitionist and women's right advocate Sojourner Truth delivered her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech on this day in history, May 29, 1851, in Akron, Ohio.

May 28, 2024

On this day in history, May 28, 1888, Jim Thorpe, 'greatest athlete in the world,' is born

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born on this day in history, May 28, 1888, in what is now Oklahoma. Thorpe played professional football and baseball.

May 27, 2024

On this day in history, May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge, 'noblest structure of steel,' opens to public

The Golden Gate Bridge, a feat of engineering, opened to pedestrians on this day in history, May 27, 1937. An estimated 200,000 people paid $0.25 each to cross the bridge.

May 26, 2024

On this day in history, May 26, 1907, iconic actor John Wayne is born in Iowa

John Wayne, the iconic actor, was born in Iowa on this day in history, May 26, 1907 — and went on appear in a myriad of films, starring in dozens of Westerns over the years.

May 25, 2024

On this day in history, May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hits his 714th home run

Baseball standout Babe Ruth, on this day in history, May 25, 1935, hit his 714th career home run — a record for career home runs that would stand for almost 40 years.

May 24, 2024

On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opens amid great civic fanfare

On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened in New York City as the world's longest suspension bridge. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is a National Historic Landmark.

May 23, 2024

On this day in history, May 23, 1900, Sgt. William H. Carney receives Medal of Honor

On this day in history, Sgt. William Carney received the Congressional Medal of Honor — the first African American so honored — for his protection of the American flag during the Civil War.