This Day in History: May 13
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 13. In 1846, the United States Congress formally declares war on Mexico, sparking the Mexican-American War. This dispute originated […]
This Day in History: May 12
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 12. In 1551, the National University of San Marcos (or the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos) in Peru […]
This Day in History: May 11
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 11. In 1858, the Territory of Minnesota joins the Union and becomes the 32nd U.S. state. Known as the […]
This Day in History: May 10
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 10. In 1773, British parliament passes the Tea Act to the American colonists’ dismay, making the East India Tea […]
This Day in History: May 9
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 9. In 1950, L. Ron Hubbard publishes his book titled “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health”. Hubbard initially […]
This Day in History: May 8
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 8. In 1886, the first bottle of Coca-Cola is sold from a pharmacy in Atlanta, GA. The formula was […]
This Day in History: May 7
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 7. In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven debuts Symphony No. 9 to a massive audience at the Theater am Kärntnertor […]
This Day in History: May 6
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 6. In 1935, in an effort to bring relief to the unemployed amidst the Great Depression, 32nd U.S. President […]
This Day in History: May 5
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 5. In 1862, the Mexican army successfully pushes back against French forces during the Battle of Puebla despite being […]
This Day in History: May 4
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 4. In 1886, a bomb explodes in the middle of Haymarket Square in Chicago during a peaceful protest. This […]