Today in history March 20

1. 1852 – Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is…

Today in history March 19

1. 721 BC – The Assyrians capture the Israelite city…

Today in history March 18

1. 37 AD – Roman Emperor Caligula Assumes PowerOn March…

Today in history March 17

1. 432 AD – St. Patrick Arrives in IrelandOn March…

Today in history March 16

1. March 16, 1751 – James Madison is BornJames Madison,…

Today in history June 8

793 – Viking Raid on LindisfarneOn June 8, 793, Viking…

Today in history August 5

August 5, 1583 – The Raleigh expedition returns to EnglandThe…

Today in history August 1

1774 – Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen.On August 1, 1774, Joseph…

Today in history August 28

August 28, 1768 – Captain James Cook sets sail on…

Today in history September 10

1608 – Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec CityOn September 10,…