This Day in History - Page 29

February 1, 2024

On this day in history, February 1, 1790, United States Supreme Court assembles for first time in NYC

The Supreme Court assembled for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 1, 1790, in New York City under Chief Justice John Jay. It handed down its first opinion in August 1791.

January 31, 2024

On this day in history, January 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in Georgia — baseball pioneer, WWII veteran

Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, on this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919. He broke baseball's color barrier in 1947, excelled in four sports at UCLA and served in U.S. Army in World War II.

January 30, 2024

On this day in history, January 30, 1933, 'The Lone Ranger' debuts, trotting into American cultural lore

"The Lone Ranger" debuted on WXYZ radio in Detroit on this day in history, Jan. 30, 1933. The masked vigilante lawman and his Native sidekick, Tonto, became a dynamic duo of multimedia fame.

January 29, 2024

On this day in history, January 29, 1936, National Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members

The National Baseball Hall of Fame elected its first members five members – Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson – on this day in history, Jan. 29, 1936.

January 28, 2024

On this day in history, January 28, 1986, space shuttle Challenger explodes, shocking the nation

On this day in history, Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff — killing all seven on board and shocking the nation. President Reagan addressed the nation that night.

January 27, 2024

On this day in history, January 27, 1943, US Eighth Air Force launches bombing offensive over Nazi Germany

The U.S. Eight Air Force attacked the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on this day in history, Jan. 27, 1943, marking the start of the American bombing offensive in Europe in World War II.

January 26, 2024

On this day in history, January 26, 1979, 'The Dukes of Hazzard' premieres, becomes pop-culture hit

"The Dukes of Hazzard" debuted on television on this day in history, Jan. 26, 1979. It aired for seven season and 147 episodes, defying TV experts and CBS executives with its success.

January 25, 2024

On this day in history, January 25, 1961, JFK hosts first live televised presidential press conference

President John F. Kennedy hosted the first live televised presidential press conference on this day in history, Jan. 25, 1961, five days after assuming office. Cold War news dominated the event.

January 24, 2024

On this day in history, January 24, 2003, Department of Homeland Security established as Cabinet agency

The Department of Homeland Security began operation on this day in history, Jan. 24, 2003. It was first established as a White House office in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

January 23, 2024

On this day in history, January 23, 1957, Wham-O produces first Frisbees, reshaping leisure, sport

Wham-O Manufacturing Co. of California produced its first Frisbees on this day in history, Jan. 23, 1957. The beach toy began as a 19th-century campus activity and is now a worldwide sport.