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January 13
1898
French writer Emile Zola published his JAccuse
January 13 1898 French writer Emile Zola published his JAccuse letter, accusing the French of a cover-up in the Alfred Dreyfus treason case. 1941 No...
January 13 1898 French writer Emile Zola published his JAccuse letter, accusing the French of a cover-up in the Alfred Dreyfus treason case. 1941 No...
October 29
1618 Sir Walter Raleigh is executed. After the
October 29 1618 Sir Walter Raleigh is executed. After the death of Queen Elizabeth, Raleighs enemies spread rumors that he was opposed the accessio...
October 29 1618 Sir Walter Raleigh is executed. After the death of Queen Elizabeth, Raleighs enemies spread rumors that he was opposed the accessio...
Today in History
October 20
480 BC Greeks defeat the
Today in History October 20 480 BC Greeks defeat the Persians in a naval battle at Salamis. 1587 In France, Huguenot Henri de Navarre routs Duke...
Today in History October 20 480 BC Greeks defeat the Persians in a naval battle at Salamis. 1587 In France, Huguenot Henri de Navarre routs Duke...
September 14
1814
Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics to
September 14 1814 Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner. 1901 President McKinley died of gunshot wounds inflicted by ...
September 14 1814 Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner. 1901 President McKinley died of gunshot wounds inflicted by ...
August 27
1859
Edwin Drake drilled the first successful U.S.
August 27 1859 Edwin Drake drilled the first successful U.S. oil well near Titusville, Pa. 1883 A massive volcanic eruption on the island of Kraka...
August 27 1859 Edwin Drake drilled the first successful U.S. oil well near Titusville, Pa. 1883 A massive volcanic eruption on the island of Kraka...
August 13
1521
After a three-month siege, the Aztec capital
August 13 1521 After a three-month siege, the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán fell to the Spanish conquistadors, marking the end of one empire and th...
August 13 1521 After a three-month siege, the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán fell to the Spanish conquistadors, marking the end of one empire and th...
August 4
1735
Printer John Peter Zenger, defended by Andrew
August 4 1735 Printer John Peter Zenger, defended by Andrew Hamilton, was acquitted of libel in a case that helped foster freedom of the press. 18...
August 4 1735 Printer John Peter Zenger, defended by Andrew Hamilton, was acquitted of libel in a case that helped foster freedom of the press. 18...
June 13
1900
The Boxer Rebellion began in China.
1966
The U.S.
June 13 1900 The Boxer Rebellion began in China. 1966 The U.S. Supreme Court set forth in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must advise suspects of t...
June 13 1900 The Boxer Rebellion began in China. 1966 The U.S. Supreme Court set forth in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must advise suspects of t...
July 24
1847
Brigham Young and the first members of the Church of
July 24 1847 Brigham Young and the first members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) arrived at the Great Salt Lake. 1862 Mar...
July 24 1847 Brigham Young and the first members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) arrived at the Great Salt Lake. 1862 Mar...
November 17
1558
Queen Elizabeth I of England ascended to
November 17 1558 Queen Elizabeth I of England ascended to the throne upon the death of her half-sister Queen Mary. 1800 Congress met in Washington...
November 17 1558 Queen Elizabeth I of England ascended to the throne upon the death of her half-sister Queen Mary. 1800 Congress met in Washington...
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