This Day in History - Page 3

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

Washington DC 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE October 4, 2024

On this day in history, October 4, 1927, Mount Rushmore's moment of creation begins in South Dakota

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum began carving the images of four U.S. presidents into Mount Rushmore on Oct. 4, 1927. The effort employed 400 people and took 14 years to complete.

LIFESTYLE October 3, 2024

On this day in history, October 3, 1863, Lincoln issues powerful Thanksgiving proclamation

President Abe Lincoln issued his powerful Thanksgiving proclamation on Oct. 3, 1863, asking Americans to set aside the last Thursday of November to praise "our beneficent Father."

LIFESTYLE October 2, 2024

On this day in history, October 2, 1945, 'American Pie' singer-songwriter Don McLean is born

Singer Don McLean was born on this day in history, October 2, 1945. The New York-born singer is best known for the iconic song "American Pie" and the album of the same name.