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Today in History: Charles I of Spain is Crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (1519)
The emperors of The Holy Roman Empire mostly believed that their right to rule had been inherited from the Roman…
Today in History: Stonewall Riots Begin in New York City (1969)
The Stonewall Riots, that took place on June 28, 1969, are often credited with being the true beginning of the…
Today in History: US Sends Troops to Korea (1950)
Tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union began even before the end of the Second World War. The…
Today in History: Helen Keller is Born (1880)
Helen Keller is perhaps one of the most inspiring Americans ever born. Because of that, Keller's life is also very…
Today in History: United Nations Charter is Signed in San Francisco (1945)
For most of its history, the United Nations has been very controversial. Some countries proclaim that it has too much…
Today in History: Serial Killer Begins His Reign of Terror in Maryland (1957)
Melvin Rees is but one of the many serial killers that made headlines in the 20th century. Rees terrorized Maryland…
Today in History: Anti-Discrimination Amendment Title IX is Signed Into Law by President Nixon (1972)
Throughout most of the 20th century, particularly after 1920, it seems that American History is most focused on rights for…
Today in History: Hitler Tours The City of Love (1940)
On June 23, 1940, Adolf Hitler took his first and only tour of Paris, France. During his visit, he surveyed…
Today in History: Franklin Roosevelt Signs the GI Bill into Law (1944)
After World War I, there was a lot of debate about the bonuses that returning veterans should receive in the…
Today in History: Nazi Germany Invades the USSR (1941)
Operation Barbarossa may be the world's most obvious example of a growing power biting off more than it can chew.…