Today in History

August 27, 2026 – Historical Events & Birthdays August 27 marks important moments in Arizona and Southwest history, American science and public life, international affairs,…

August 26, 2026 – Historical Events & Birthdays August 26 brings a strong Arizona connection, major milestones in American history, advances in spaceflight and broadcasting,…

August 21, 2026 – Historical Events & Birthdays August 21 marks important chapters in Arizona’s territorial and statehood history, major milestones in American science and…

Throughout history, August 17 has been the setting for remarkable events. Historical Events 1186 – Georgenberg Pact Georgenberg Pact: Ottokar IV, Duke of Styria and…

Throughout history, August 14 has been the setting for remarkable events. Historical Events 1917 – Beiyang government World War I: The Republic of China, which…

Throughout history, August 13 has been the setting for remarkable events. Historical Events 554 – Justinian I Emperor Justinian I issues a Pragmatic Sanction in…

Throughout history, August 12 has been the setting for remarkable events. Historical Events 1099 – First Crusade First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon: Crusaders under the…

Alcatraz Receives Its First Federal Prisoners as Technology, Sports and Music Make History August 11 has been associated with everything from the opening of one…

Missouri Joins the Union, Mount Rushmore Dedication and a Historic Supreme Court Appointment August 10 has been the date of several significant moments in American…

August 7 in History: Exploration, Innovation, and New Beginnings From daring voyages across the Atlantic to milestones in American history, August 7 has witnessed events…