Category: This Day in History

This Day in History: February 19th

Apologies for the delay! Here’s a brief look back in time for February 19th. In 1847, the first search party finds and rescues members of the Donner party, a group […]

This Day in History: February 18th

Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 18th. In 1929, the first winners of the Academy Awards were announced. It was welcomed with little fanfare or […]

This Day in History: February 17th

Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 17th. In 1801, Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father and primary drafter of the Declaration of Independence, is elected as […]

This Day in History: February 16th

Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 16th. In 1923, British archaeologist Howard Carter opens the burial tomb of Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut. He […]

This Day in History: February 15th

Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 15th. In 1898, the USS Maine explodes in a Cuban harbor, killing 260 Americans. Initially, the Maine wasn’t blamed […]

This Day in History: February 14th

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 14th. In 270, a Roman priest named St. Valentine is believed to have been executed under […]

This Day in History: February 13th

Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 13th. In 1861, Col. Bernard JD Irwin – accompanied with a convoy of 14 other men – forged their […]

This Day in History: February 12th

Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 12th. In 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) forms with the help of notable […]

This Day in History: February 11th

Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 11th. In 1878, cycling starts rolling its way into the mainstream as the Boston Bicycle Club organizes. The bicycle […]

This Day in History: February 10th

Here’s a brief look back in time on this day, February 10th. In 1763, the Treaty of Paris was signed by constituents in Great Britain, France, Spain and Portugal, bringing […]