Today in history January 24

1. 41 AD – Claudius Becomes Roman EmperorOn January 24,…

Today in history January 23

1. 1556 – The deadliest earthquake in history, the Shaanxi…

Today in history January 22

1. 1506 – The First Swiss Guards Arrive at the…

Today in history January 21

1. 1793 – King Louis XVI of France is ExecutedOn…

Today in history January 20

1. 1265 – The First English Parliament ConvenedOn January 20,…

Today in history August 22

1484 – Pope Innocent VIII issues the papal bull Summis…

Today in history October 4

1582 – The Gregorian calendar is introduced in Italy, Poland,…

Today in history October 28

1. 312 AD – Battle of the Milvian BridgeOn October…

Today in history December 18

1. 1620 – Pilgrims Land at Plymouth RockOn December 18,…

Today in history October 29

1. The Fall of Constantinople (October 29, 1453)On October 29,…