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Today in History: Nicolaus Copernicus Dies (1543)
Galileo gets a lot of the credit for publicizing the fact that the Earth revolves around the sun and not…
Today in History: Captain Kidd Executed in London (1701)
Whether or not Captain William Kidd was a pirate is debatable. For sure he isn't the notorious pirate that history…
Today in History: Bonnie and Clyde Killed by Police (1934)
It is almost universal that during times of great economic upheaval, crime rates go up. Less legitimate employment, more expensive…
Today in History: Southern Congressman Beats Northern Senator with a Cane (1856)
April 12, 1861 may have been the official start of the American Civil War, but in reality, the tensions between…
Today in History: England’s War of the Roses Begins (1455)
The battle to control the English throne is almost as old as the throne itself. Even though it isn't something we…
Today in History: Lawrence of Arabia Dies (1935)
Thomas Edward Lawrence wore many hats. He was an archaeologist, a military officer, a highly respected diplomat, and a writer.…
Today in History: Cynthia Ann Parker Kidnapped (1836)
The story of Cynthia Ann Parker is one of the most heartbreaking stories of the 19th century. It is just one…
Today in History: Mount St. Helens Erupts (1980)
The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980 remains one of the worst volcanic disasters in United States…
Today in History: Congress Passes the Selective Service Act (1917)
The United States has had several drafts in its history. In colonial and early America, the militia system was used,…
Today in History: FBI Finishes Investigation into The Kingsmen’s ‘Louie Louie’ (1965)
"Louie Louie", a song made famous by the The Kingsmen and written by (and originally performed by) Richard Berry, is…