# today in history
Today in History: Assassin John Wilkes Booth is Killed (1865)
On April 14, 1865, just a few days after the official end to the American Civil War, Southern sympathizer John…
Today in History: Work Begins on the Suez Canal (1859)
For most of 'modern' human history, the primary means of transport has been water. It was only in the 1800s…
Today in History: Air Disaster in the Canary Islands (1980)
Throughout the history of aviation, there have been many costly disasters. While air travel is one of the safest ways…
Today in History: The Library of Congress is Founded (1800)
The Library of Congress is one of the largest libraries in the world with over 17 million volumes, hundreds of…
Today in History: The Irish Easter Rebellion Begins (1916)
On April 24, 1916, during the peak of World War I, the British had a lot of problems that they…
Today in History: Famous Pilot The Red Baron is Killed in Action (1918)
World War I saw the introduction of airplanes into combat situations. Powered planes were used by Italy in 1911 for…
Today in History: Rome is Founded (753 BCE)
According to tradition, and stories passed down, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, two young boys who were raised…
Today in History: Colorado Militia Slaughters Dozens of Striking Workers (1914)
On April 20, 1914, Colorado National Guard members and members of a corporate security firm slaughtered many striking employees and…
Today in History: Robert E. Lee Resigns from U.S. Army (1861)
There is no doubt that Robert E Lee is one of the most brilliant military commanders in the history of…
Today in History: First Blood is Spilled in the Civil War (1861)
On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War officially began when the newly formed Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter, South Carolina.…