This Day in History: May 21
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 21. In 1881, notable American nurse Clara Barton establishes the American Red Cross, a non-profit organization centered around providing […]
This Day in History: May 20
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 20. In 1862, the Homestead Act is signed by 16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. The act allowed any adult […]
This Day in History: May 19
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 19. In 1536, Anne Boleyn is beheaded for treason related to the birth of her daughter, Elizabeth. The second […]
This Day in History: May 18
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 18. In 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of John Howard Ferguson in Plessy v. Ferguson, marking […]
This Day in History: May 17
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 17. In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court decides in a landmark ruling that racial segregation in schools is unconstitutional […]
This Day in History: May 16
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 16. In 1918, the U.S. Congress passes the Sedition Act, which essentially criminalized anti-war activism and public dissent against […]
This Day in History: May 15
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 15. In 1942, the first Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps are organized, allowing women to be officially inducted into the […]
This Day in History: May 14
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 14. In 1607, around 100 settlers from London arrive to what would become the colony of Jamestown. Known as […]
This Day in History: May 13
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 13. In 1846, the United States Congress formally declares war on Mexico, sparking the Mexican-American War. This dispute originated […]
This Day in History: May 12
Here’s a brief look back in time for this day, May 12. In 1551, the National University of San Marcos (or the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos) in Peru […]