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Today in History: Jefferson Davis is Captured in Georgia (1865)
While Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865 is almost unanimously seen as the 'end'…
Today in History: West Germany Joins NATO (1955)
The fall of Nazi Germany caused a vacuum of sorts within Germany itself. Because the Germans had been the cause…
Today in History: Thomas Blood Attempts to Steal the Crown Jewels (1671)
For every monarchy in Europe, there is a corresponding story of how many times it changed hands. This is especially…
Today in History: Harry S. Truman is Born (1884)
On this day in 1884, one of the most influential presidents in American history was born in Lamar, Missouri. Harry…
Today in History: V-E Day Ends World War II in Europe (1945)
World War II remains the worst war in human history. The number of people who died is hotly debated amongst…
Today in History: The First American Goes to Space (1961)
For every victory the U.S. made in the quest for space knowledge and exploration during the Space Race, there seemed…
Today in History: Napoleon Bonaparte Dies in Exile (1821)
Napoleon Bonaparte is known for his successes and his ultimate failure. He is known as one of the most devious…
Today in History: The Haymarket Square Riot Explodes in Chicago (1886)
Friction between laborers and their employers was a very common occurrence after the Industrial Revolution. Business owners wanted to keep costs…
Today in History: Four Students Murdered at Kent State University (1970)
By 1970, Americans were fed up with the Vietnam war, and it was showing in the almost constant protests taking…
Today in History: Niccolò Machiavelli is Born (1469)
On May 3, 1469, famed Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli was born. He has since become one of the most well-known…