Today in history May 21

1. 1881 – The first solo ascent of the MatterhornOn…

Today in history May 20

1. May 20, 1498 – Vasco da Gama Arrives in…

Today in history May 19

1. 1536 - Anne Boleyn ExecutedOn May 19, 1536, Anne…

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 February 15

1. February 15, 1564 – Death of Michelangelo BuonarrotiMichelangelo, one…

Today in history September 29

Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297)On September 29, 1297, the Battle…

Today in history April 30

1. April 30, 1789 – George Washington Becomes First U.S.…

Today in history October 4

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

Today in history October 11

1. 1492 – Christopher Columbus Lands in the BahamasOn October…