This Day in History: February 25th
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 25th. In 1779, the Battle of Vincennes ends in a major defeat for the British crown. At the center […]
This Day in History: February 24th
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 24th. In 1803, Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (1803) is decided in favor for William Marbury over 2nd […]
This Day in History: February 23rd
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 23rd In 1861, recently-elected 16th U.S. president Abraham Lincoln arrives in Washington, D.C. However, he wasn’t welcomed with the […]
This Day in History: February 22nd
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 22nd. In 1819, the Adams–Onís Treaty is signed by then-U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams and Spanish diplomat […]
This Day in History: February 21st
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 21st. In 1885, after decades of planning, some quarrelling, and an entire Civil War, the Washington Monument is completed […]
This Day in History: February 20th
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 20th. In 1895, notable American civil rights leader and abolitionist Frederick Douglass passes away from a heart attack in […]
This Day in History: February 19th
Apologies for the delay! Here’s a brief look back in time for February 19th. In 1847, the first search party finds and rescues members of the Donner party, a group […]
This Day in History: February 18th
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 18th. In 1929, the first winners of the Academy Awards were announced. It was welcomed with little fanfare or […]
This Day in History: February 17th
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 17th. In 1801, Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father and primary drafter of the Declaration of Independence, is elected as […]
This Day in History: February 16th
Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 16th. In 1923, British archaeologist Howard Carter opens the burial tomb of Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut. He […]