This Day in History - Page 28

February 12, 2024

On this day in history, February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln is born in Kentucky

On this day in history, Feb. 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln — America's 16th president — was born in Kentucky. He spent his childhood in the wilderness of 19th-century Indiana before becoming a politician.

February 10, 2024

On this day in history, February 10, 1940, Glenn Miller's infectious 'In the Mood' tops US pop charts

Glenn Miller and His Orchestra reached the top of the American pop charts with "In the Mood" on this day in history, Feb. 10, 1942. Miller was killed during World War II.

February 9, 2024

On this day in history, February 9, 1942 feds enact Daylight Saving Time in darkest hours of World War II

The U.S. federal government enacted nationwide daylight saving time on this day in history, Feb. 9, 1942. It was seen as a way to promote the national defense amid World War II.

February 8, 2024

On this day in history, February 8, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots beheaded by order of cousin Queen Elizabeth I

Mary, Queen of Scots was gruesomely beheaded by order of England's Queen Elizabeth I on this day in history, Feb. 8, 1587. Mary was convicted of plotting to overthrow Elizabeth.

February 7, 2024

On this day in history, February 7, 1964, Beatles arrive in US for first time, inspire nationwide mania

The Beatles landed in the United States for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 7, 1964. America's love affair with the Fab Four from Britain has never ended.

February 6, 2024

On this day in history, February 6, 1911, President Ronald Reagan is born in Illinois

On this day in history, Feb. 6, 1911, Ronald Reagan — America's 40th president — was born in Illinois. He attended Eureka College and became a Hollywood actor before his White House days.

February 5, 2024

On this day in history, February 5, 1937, FDR announces plan to pack the Supreme Court

On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, FDR planned to pack the Supreme Court to create support for his New Deal agenda, which sought to give government broader authority to help Americans recover post-Depression.

February 4, 2024

On this day in history, February 4, 2004, Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launches 'The Facebook'

Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. On this day in history, Feb. 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched what we know today as Facebook.

February 3, 2024

On this day in history, February 3, 1870, 15th Amendment is ratified, granting Black males the right to vote

On this day in history, Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment was ratified, declaring that all citizens had voting rights and could not be denied based on "race, color or previous condition of servitude."

February 2, 2024

On this day in history, February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opens in NYC, world's largest train station

Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City on this day in history, Feb. 2, 1913. It is the largest rail station in the world — and one of the most beautiful.