This Day in History - Page 20

May 2, 2024

On this day in history, May 2, 1611, King James Bible published, helped fuel revolution in American colonies

The King James Version of the Bible, the most popular book in the English language, was published according to scholarly estimate on this day in history, May 2, 1611.

May 1, 2024

On this day in history, May 1, 1931, Empire State Building opens during Great Depression

The Empire State Building, the world's tallest skyscraper at the time and perhaps still the most famous in the world, opened on this day in history, May 1, 1931.

April 30, 2024

On this day in history, April 30, 1789, George Washington inaugurated as first US president

President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789, at New York City's Federal Hall.

April 29, 2024

On this day in history, April 29, 2004, World War II Memorial opens in Washington, D.C.: 'Stirs memories'

The World War II Memorial opened to the public on this day in history, April 29, 2004, after more than two years of work on its construction. It honors the lives lost in WWII.

April 28, 2024

On this day in history, April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali refuses to serve military at height of Vietnam War

Heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali refused to join the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on this day in history, April 28, 1967.

April 27, 2024

On this day in history, April 27, 1805, US Marines attack shores of Tripoli, key victory in Barbary Wars

The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.

April 26, 2024

On this day in history, April 26, 1865, John Wilkes Booth is killed by Union troops for murdering Lincoln

Union troops hunted down John Wilkes Booth, the Confederate sympathizer who shot President Abe Lincoln, before finding him in a Virginia barn and killing him on this day in history, April 26, 1865.

April 25, 2024

On this day in history, April 25, 1990, Hubble Space Telescope placed in orbit by Space Shuttle Discovery

The Hubble Space Telescope, proclaimed by NASA to be the most significant advance in astronomy since Galileo, was placed in orbit on this day in history, April 25, 1990.

April 24, 2024

On this day in history, April 24, 1800, Library of Congress is born, oldest federal cultural institution in US

The Library of Congress — the U.S.'s oldest federal cultural institution — was born on this day in history, April 24, 1800, when President John Adams approved the use of $5,000 to buy books.

April 23, 2024

On this day in history, April 23, 1564, Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon, becomes renowned writer

Playwright William Shakespeare may have been born on this day in history, April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He would also die on this day, on (possibly) his 52nd birthday.