Categotry Archives: Today in American History
Pearl Harbor Attack – 70th Anniversary
On this day in history, December 7, 1941, the United States naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was attacked by Japanese bombers and warplanes. On this, the 70th anniversary of this attack on US soil, we remember the 2,400 Americans who were killed and many more that were injured. This 1941 photograph below was taken by a Japanese plane during the attack. Share and Enjoy Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites Email RSS
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Washington Monument Completed
On December 6, 1884, the Washington Monument was completed in Washington, D.C.. Designed by architect Robert Mills, the cornerstone of the monument was laid during an elaborate 4th of July celebration in 1848 by the masons. The monument is made of marble, granite and bluestone gneiss. It is the world’s tallest stone structure and the world’s tallest obelisk. It stands 555 feet 5 1/8 inches tall. The monument’s construction was completed on this day in 1884 and it was dedicated [...]
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Today in American History – Battle of Cane Hill
Today in history, in 1862, the Battle of Cane Hill began in Arkansas during the American Civil War. In this battle, the Union army, under Brigadier General James Blunt, outsmarted the Confederate troops under Brigadier General John Marmaduke. Share and Enjoy Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites Email RSS
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Today in American History – Billy the Kid
On this day in history, William Henry McCarty, Jr. was born. This name may not be familiar to you however. Some of this man’s more well-known names include William H. Bonney, Henry Antrim, and he was best known as Billy the Kid. Who is Billy the Kid? Where did he come from and what caused him to become one of the United States’ most notorious criminals? Share and Enjoy Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites [...]
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Today in American History – John F Kennedy
On this day in American history, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was assassinated in Dallas. Share and Enjoy Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites Email RSS
