Today in history January 19

1. 1809 – Edgar Allan Poe is BornEdgar Allan Poe,…

Today in history January 18

1. 1535 – Jacques Cartier Begins His Second Voyage to…

Today in history January 17

1. 1773 – Captain James Cook’s Second Voyage BeginsOn January…

Today in history January 16

1. January 16, 27 BC – Augustus Becomes the First…

Today in history January 15

1. January 15, 1559 – Elizabeth I crowned Queen of…

Today in history June 4

Battle of Bannockburn (1314)On June 4, 1314, the Battle of…

Today in history Januray 1

1. 45 BCE – The Julian Calendar takes effect for…

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1. 1777 – The Articles of Confederation Are Adopted by…

Today in history July 18

64 AD – The Great Fire of Rome beginsOn the…

Today in history June 24

June 24, 1509 – Henry VIII was crowned King of…