This Day in History - Page 7

On this day in history, September 6, 1997, Princess Diana is eulogized at her funeral in Westminster Abbey

September 6, 2024

On this day in history, September 6, 1997, Princess Diana is eulogized at her funeral in Westminster Abbey

On this day in history, Sept. 6, 1997, Princess Diana, who perished in a car crash in Paris at age 36, was eulogized at her funeral in Westminster Abbey, London, England.

On this day in history, September 5, 1774, First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia

September 5, 2024

On this day in history, September 5, 1774, First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia

The First Continental Congress convened on on Sept.5, 1774, including delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies and Founding Fathers such as John Adams, Patrick Henry and George Washington.

On this day in history, September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa is canonized: 'Generous dispenser of divine mercy'

September 4, 2024

On this day in history, September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa is canonized: 'Generous dispenser of divine mercy'

Mother Teresa was canonized, or officially named a saint, on this day in history. The Albanian nun was given the name "Saint Teresa of Calcutta."

On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time

September 3, 2024

On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time

For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Here's the background.

On this day in history, September 2, 1944, George H.W. Bush is shot down during World War II

September 2, 2024

On this day in history, September 2, 1944, George H.W. Bush is shot down during World War II

Future President George H.W. Bush was shot down during World War II on this day in history, Sept. 2, 1944, while serving as a pilot off the Japanese island of Chichijima.

On this day in history, September 1, 1985, the wreck of the Titanic is found in the North Atlantic

September 1, 2024

On this day in history, September 1, 1985, the wreck of the Titanic is found in the North Atlantic

The wreck of the RMS Titanic was discovered on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean on this day in history, September 1, 1985. The ship sank on April 15, 1912.

On this day in history, August 31, 1966, Harrier Jump Jet makes first flight

August 31, 2024

On this day in history, August 31, 1966, Harrier Jump Jet makes first flight

The Harrier Jump Jet made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The warplane is known for its ability to take off vertically and hover like a helicopter.

On this day in history, August 30, 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off for its maiden voyage

August 30, 2024

On this day in history, August 30, 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off for its maiden voyage

Space Shuttle Discovery flew into space for the first time on this day in history, Aug. 30, 1984. She had a crew of six and had a bit of a rocky start.

On this day in history, August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slams Gulf Coast, causing massive damage

August 29, 2024

On this day in history, August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slams Gulf Coast, causing massive damage

Hurricane Katrina, on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2005, made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana. The natural disaster caused major destruction and disruption.

On this day in history, August 28, 1996, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorce

August 28, 2024

On this day in history, August 28, 1996, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorce

Prince Charles and Princess Diana formally divorced on this day in history, Aug. 28, 1996, after years of a rocky relationship marred by controversy and infidelity.