Today in history April 26

1. Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster (1986)On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl…

Today in history April 24

1. The Armenian Genocide Begins (1915)On April 24, 1915, the…

Today in history April 23

1. 1564 – Birth of William ShakespeareOn April 23, 1564,…

Today in history April 22

1. 1500 – Pedro Álvares Cabral Reaches BrazilOn April 22,…

Today in history April 21

1. Founding of Rome (753 BC)April 21 is traditionally celebrated…

Today in history February 14

1. The Feast of St. Valentine Established (496 AD)February 14…

Today in history July 30

1619 – The First Representative Assembly in America ConvenesOn July…

Today in history June 3

1621 – The Dutch West India Company receives a charter…

Today in history April 26

1. Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster (1986)On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl…

Today in history August 12

30 BC – Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of…