ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1868: The U.S. House of Representatives votes 126 to 47 to impeach President Andrew Johnson. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg snapped at a reporter who...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1945: U.S. 5th Fleet launches invasion of Iwo Jima against the Japanese with 30,000 U.S. Marines. The Biden administration has denied requests from Ohio Gov. Mike...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1840: American Charles Wilkes discovers Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) advised Americans to “lock your doors” after a classified briefing on the...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1878: Boston Bicycle Club, the first U.S. bicycle club, forms. The Hill published an opinion piece by Alfredo Ortiz, the president and...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1964: The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, live from New York; the broadcast draws 73.7 million viewers. First lady Jill...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1848: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican–American War. The U.S. acquires Texas, California, New Mexico, and Arizona for $15 million. President Joe...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1948: Mahatma Gandhi begins his final fast. The Biden administration is considering a nationwide ban that would have a direct impact on about 40%...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1845: Texas admitted as the 28th state of the Union. President Joe Biden is facing criticism for taking a trip to the Caribbean...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1868: Despite bitter opposition, U.S. President Andrew Johnson grants unconditional pardon to all persons involved in Southern rebellion (Civil War). The mayor of El Paso,...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1968: Apollo 8 – 1st manned Moon voyage launched with Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders. President Joe Biden raised eyebrows with several...