Today in history May 18

1. 1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the…

Today in history May 17

1. 1792 – The New York Stock Exchange is foundedOn…

Today in history May 16

1. The Battle of Vienna (1683)On May 16, 1683, the…

Today in history May 15

1. 1252 – Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull…

Today in history May 14

1. May 14, 1607 – Founding of Jamestown, VirginiaOn May…

Nikola Tesla’s Early Years

Nikola Tesla, one of history's most brilliant inventors and visionaries,…

Today in history March 3

1. March 3, 1845 – Florida Becomes the 27th U.S.…

Today in history August 15

1947 – India Gains Independence from British RuleOn August 15,…

Today in history March 13

1. 1639 – Harvard College is named after clergyman John…

Today in history July 28

July 28, 1540 – King Henry VIII Marries Anne of…