This Day in History - Page 24

March 23, 2024

On this day in history, March 23, 1775, patriot Patrick Henry demands, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'

Virginia statesman and rousing orator Patrick Henry demanded, "Give me liberty or give me death!" while calling on colony to raise troops on this day in history, March 23, 1775.

March 22, 2024

On this day in history, March 22, 1934, Masters Tournament tees off for first time in Augusta, Georgia

The Augusta National Invitation Tournament, known today as The Masters, teed off for the first time on this day in history, March 22, 1934. Horton Smith won the first tournament.

March 21, 2024

On this day in history, March 21, 1952, first rock concert held in Cleveland ends in chaos, conflict

The first rock 'n' roll concert, the Moondog Coronation Ball, was held in Cleveland on this day in history, March 21, 1952. The oversold show ended in chaos.

March 20, 2024

On this day in history, March 20, 1854, Republican Party founded to oppose expansion of slavery

The Republican Party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin to oppose the expansion of slavery into the American west on this day in history, March 20, 1854.

March 19, 2024

On this day in history, March 19, 1957, Elvis makes down payment on Graceland

Elvis Presley made the down payment for Graceland on this day in history, March 19, 1957. The home is preserved just as "The King" left it — Eivis died in the master bathroom of the property.

March 18, 2024

On this day in history, March 18, 2017, rock pioneer Chuck Berry dies

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry died on this day in history, March 18, 2017, at age 90; he won numerous awards during his musical career. His life was not without controversy, however.

March 17, 2024

On this day in history, March 17, 1776, British troops flee Boston after dramatic 11-month siege by militia

Nearly 10,000 British troops with loyalists in tow fled Boston in disgrace on this day in history, March 17, 1776. It is celebrated as Evacuation Day in Boston, Massachusetts.

March 16, 2024

On this day in history, March 16, 1802, United States Military Academy established at West Point

The United States Military Academy at West Point was created by the Military Peace Establishment Act, signed by President Jefferson, on this day in history, March 16, 1802.

March 15, 2024

On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings become first professional baseball team

The Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team on this day in history, March 15, 1869. They popularized the sport playing coast to coast.

March 14, 2024

On this day in history, March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein born in Germany, exploded onto world stage at age 26

Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, on this day in history, March 14, 1879. He was just 26 years old when he proposed his groundbreaking theory of relativity.