# today in history
Today in History: Japan Attacks Oregon (1942)
December 7, 1941 is a date that every American knows. It was the day the Japanese bombed the naval base…
Today in History: The U.S. Constitution is Ratified (1788)
The United States Constitution is considered one of the most important documents in American history, and for good reason. Without…
Today in History: Detroit Race Riot Begins (1943)
There have been quite a few significant race riots in the past 150 years or so. One of the most…
Today in History: Lizzie Borden is Acquitted of Double Homicide (1893)
"Lizzie Borden took an ax and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, She gave…
Today in History: ‘Garfield’ is Born (1978)
Depending on how one looks at it, 'comic strips' may be the oldest form of communication known to man. Obviously,…
Today in History: The First Official Baseball Game is Played (1846)
Baseball is often considered the one of the only truly American sports. Unlike basketball, which was also created in the…
Today in History: Ford Motor Company is Incorporated (1903)
On June 16, 1903, the Ford Motor Company was founded. Henry Ford and twelve stockholders met in Detroit to sign…
Today in History: United States Executes A 14-Year-Old Boy For Hate Crimes (1944)
In 1944, the United States was a segregated nation and would be for another two decades. Especially in the South,…
Today in History: Benjamin Franklin Dances with Lightning (1752)
Benjamin Franklin was a man who wore many hats, as they say. He was a statesman, a writer, a philanthropist,…
Today in History: The Magna Carta is Sealed (1215)
The Magna Carta is often considered one of the most important political documents in all of history. The Magna Carta…