Today in History

🌍 Politics & World History 1415 – Jan Hus condemned.Czech religious reformer Jan Hus was burned at the stake during the Council of Constance, helping…

🌍 Politics & World History 1776 – Declaration of Independence adopted.The United States Declaration of Independence was formally adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia….

🌍 Politics & World History 1608 – Québec City founded.Samuel de Champlain established Québec City. 1863 – Battle of Gettysburg ends.The Union victory marked a…

🌍 Politics & World History 1776 – Continental Congress votes for independence.Delegates approved the resolution declaring the American colonies independent from Great Britain. 1881 –…

🌍 Politics & World History 1863 – Battle of Gettysburg begins.One of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War opened near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania….

🌍 Politics & World History 1859 – French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls.Charles Blondin became the first person to cross Niagara Falls on a…

🌍 Politics & World History 1945 – United Nations Charter signed.Representatives from 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco. 1963 – Kennedy’s…

🌍 Politics & World History 1876 – Battle of the Little Bighorn.Forces led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse defeated Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer….

🌍 Politics & World History 1509 – Henry VIII crowned King of England.Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon were crowned at Westminster Abbey. 1948 –…

🌍 Politics & World History 1314 – Battle of Bannockburn begins.Forces led by Robert the Bruce defeated the English during the First War of Scottish…