This Day in History - Page 3

October 13, 2024

On this day in history, October 13, 1792, cornerstone of White House is put down

The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct. 13, 1792. John Adams was first president to live there.

October 12, 2024

The first October Surprise, in a presidential election considered the most important in history

In American politics, a contrived or spontaneous event influencing a presidential election has been termed an "October Surprise."

October 12, 2024

On this day in history, October 12, 2000, terror attack on USS Cole kills 17 American sailors, wounds dozens

The USS Cole was attacked by al Qaeda at port in Yemen on Oct. 12, 2000, killing 17 sailors and wounding dozens of others. It proved a portent of the 9/11 attacks 11 months later.

October 11, 2024

On this day in history, October 11, 1890, Daughters of the American Revolution founded in Washington, DC

The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 1890 as a nonprofit, non-political patriotic women's service organization.

October 10, 2024

On this day in history, October 10, 1845, US Naval Academy founded after planned mutiny shocks nation

The U.S. Naval Academy, known for its first five years as the Naval School, was founded on Oct. 10, 1845 after a planned mutiny aboard U.S. Navy brig Somers. It's the only mutiny in Navy history.

October 9, 2024

On this day in history, October 9, 1888, the Washington Monument opens to the public

On this day in history, Oct. 9. 1888, the Washington Monument opened to the public in Washington, D.C. The construction honors the nation's first president, George Washington.

October 8, 2024

On this day in history, October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupts, killing 300 people

On this day in history, Oct. 8, 1871, a terrible fire broke out on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, killing 300 people and leaving a third of the city's population homeless.

October 7, 2024

On this day in history, October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech football beats Cumberland 222-0

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, led by legendary coach John Heisman, routed Cumberland College 222-0 in the most lopsided game in college football history on Oct. 7, 1916.

October 6, 2024

On this day in history, October 6, 1927, 'The Jazz Singer' released, first film with synchronized sound

"The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson, the first movie with talking actors, was released on this day in history, Oct. 6, 1927. The cinema landmark caused a sensation.

October 5, 2024

On this day in history, October 5, 1813, William Henry Harrison routs Brits, Tecumseh in Battle of the Thames

General William Henry Harrison led Americans to victory in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813, routing the British and Native forces led by Shawnee chief Tecumseh.