This Day in History

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, June 2. In 1935, the famed Babe Ruth retires from the Major Leagues after 22 seasons. At this point in his career, he was playing for the Boston Braves, where he retires with a batting average of .181 that season.

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, June 1. In 1968, Helen Keller, the prominent American author who became blind and deaf at a young age, dies at the age of 87 in her sleep. Her advocacy for disability rights inspired those with similar conditions to pursue

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 31. In 1859, Big Ben, often regarded as London’s crown jewel, begins ticking for the first time. Officially known as the Great Clock of Westminster, its Gothic style was the brain child of Augustus Pugin and Sir Charles Berry

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 30. In 1431, Joan of Arc is burned at the stake on charges of heresy. She was captured by Burgundian soldiers a few days prior, where she was questioned about her faith and loyalty to the church; the fact

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 29. In 1848, the territory of Wisconsin enters the Union as the 30th U.S. state. Due to Wisconsin’s proximity to the Great Lakes, it served as a vital economic hub for various goods such as furs, lead, and perhaps

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 28. In 1830, the Indian Removal Act is signed into law by 7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson. This formally legalized the forced relocation of Native Americans from their tribal lands as the federal government expands into the southern and

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 27. In 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opens to the public in the San Francisco Bay. It was a concept once thought too impractical and expensive to bring, especially with its potential to hinder ship traffic to and from

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 26. In 1924, 30th U.S. President Calvin Coolidge signs into law the Immigration Act of 1924. Following World War I, Americans grew more suspicious of foreign powers potentially plotting to overthrow democracy. Their fears were sourced from the rise

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 25. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention begins convening to discuss reforms in the newly-established democratic government. This was when the checks and balances model began to formulate as a means of ensuring fair and impartial governance between the legislative,

Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 24. In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is opened to the public. This New York icon was the first bridge to be constructed over the East River, which prior to that had to be crossed by ferry. It didn’t come