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...
Police in Las Vegas, Nevada, have released the mugshot of Sam Brinton — the disgraced former Biden administration official — after Brinton surrendered to police on...
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY…1917: The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, authorizing the prohibition of alcohol, is approved by the U.S. congress and sent to the states for...