Politics
Today In History: 4000 Men Took Up Arms In Shay’s Rebellion (1786)
Today in History, Shay’s Rebellion began February 24, 1786. The armed uprising was led by a Revolutionary War veteran, Daniel Shays.…
Today In History: The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution Began (1917)
A telegram describing revolutionary events that began on February 23rd 1917 was sent to the Tsar by Mikhail Rodzianko who…
Today In History: The Unstoppable Isabella Beecher Hooker Was Born (1822)
Isabella Beecher Hooker was a woman who didn't take “no” for an answer. After taking a considerable amount of time weighing…
This Day In History: Anti-Nazi Activist Sophie Scholl Is Executed (1943)
On this day in history, the now celebrated young German student, Sophie Scholl was executed. Scholl was a valued member…
This Day In History: Malcolm X Is Assassinated (1965)
On this day in 1965, human rights activist and Muslim leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. He…
This Day In History: Hitler’s Secret Meeting of February 20 (1933)
On this day in 1933, Adolf Hitler held a secret meeting in that took place in Berlin. Hitler met with…
This Day In History: Henry VIII’s Son Is Made King Of England & Ireland (1547)
February 20, 1547, just four days after watching his father’s burial, Edward VI was crowned the King of England and…
This Day In History: Christian Fanatic, Roman Emperor Jovian Augustus Died (364)
On this day the Roman Emperor, “Jovian” Flavius Augustus died. The rein of Augustus was short lived; he ruled for…
This Day In History: Jefferson Finally Named President After Electorial Tie Dispute (1801)
On February 17, 1801 presidential candidates Thomas Jefferson and Arron Burr were waiting to find out which of them would…
This Day In History: Lady Jane Grey Is Executed
After a series of remarkable and unfortunate events, one of England’s most educated and well respected woman was recognized as…