Today in history December 13

1. The Fall of Constantinople (1204)On December 13, 1204, during the Fourth Crusade, Crusader forces captured and sacked Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. This event marked a significant […]

Today in history December 12

1. 1911 – Discovery of Machu PicchuOn December 12, 1911, American explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru. This archaeological site, located high in […]

Today in history December 10

1. December 10, 1799 – Death of George WashingtonOn December 10, 1799, George Washington, the first President of the United States, passed away at his Mount Vernon estate. He was […]

Today in history December 9

1. December 9, 1941 – Japanese Forces Invade Hong KongOn December 9, 1941, during World War II, Japanese troops launched a full-scale invasion of Hong Kong, a British colony at […]

Today in history December 8

1. December 8, 1941 – United States Enters World War II On December 8, 1941, the United States formally entered World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor […]

Today in history December 7

1. Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This event marked […]

Today in history December 6

1. December 6, 1923 – U.S. President Calvin Coolidge Delivers First Radio BroadcastOn this day, President Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to deliver a radio broadcast from the […]

Today in history December 5

1. December 5, 1492 – Christopher Columbus Lands in HispaniolaOn this day, Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Hispaniola, which is now divided into Haiti and the Dominican Republic. […]

Today in history December 4

1. 771 – Charlemagne becomes King of the FranksOn December 4, 771, Charlemagne became the sole king of the Franks after the death of his brother Carloman I. This event […]