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 October 2

October 2, 1187 – The Battle of HattinOn this day,…

Today in history February 27

1. February 27, 1594 – Henry IV of France is…

Today in history March 25

1. The Annunciation (Christian Feast Day) - March 25The Annunciation…

Today in history August 6

1945 – Atomic Bombing of HiroshimaOn August 6, 1945, during…

Today in history April 20

1. The Birth of Adolf Hitler (1889)On April 20, 1889,…