Significant events that happened on this day.
Joshua James allegedly picked up the 3.5-foot alligator from the side of the road and hurled it into the restaurant. He was charged with assault with...
The European Space Agency's mission included the Beagle 2 lander, which unfortunately failed to properly deploy after landing. However, the Mars Expre...
The nine-day visit drew millions of Poles and is credited with inspiring the Solidarity movement that would eventually help topple Communist rule. The...
The unmanned spacecraft touched down in the Ocean of Storms, transmitting over 11,000 photographs back to Earth. This mission proved that a spacecraft...
The competitive eating feat took place during a promotional event that drew spectators from across the region. The record-holder reportedly felt fine...
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II became the first major international event broadcast on television, with an estimated 27 million people in the UK...
Italians voted 54% to 46% to end the House of Savoy's rule and establish a republic. King Umberto II had reigned for only 34 days, earning him the nic...
The Indian Citizenship Act was signed by President Calvin Coolidge, though some states still prevented Native Americans from voting until the 1960s. I...
This non-binding resolution came just weeks before the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving American women the right to vote. The declaration was large...
Marconi's application marked the beginning of the radio age and wireless communication. His invention would eventually revolutionize global communicat...
Cleveland, 49, married Frances Folsom, 21, in a small ceremony in the Blue Room. Frances became the youngest First Lady in American history. Cleveland...
Barnum exhibited Joice Heth in taverns and museums, charging admission to see the 'oldest woman alive.' When she died, an autopsy revealed she was lik...
