216 BC
The historic Battle of Cannae was fought during the Second Punic War, where Carthaginian commander Hannibal achieved a remarkable victory over the much...
1619
First representative assembly in America: The Virginia House of Burgesses held its first meeting in Jamestown, Virginia, becoming one of the earliest representative legislative...
1789
George Washington Inauguration: George Washington took the oath of office in New York City, becoming the first President of the United States.
1945
Death of Adolf...
1910
Rise of Borden Government in Canada: Robert Borden assumes office as Prime Minister of Canada after the Conservative Party secures victory.
1945
Liberation of Dachau Camp:...
1945
Auschwitz Liberation: Soviet forces freed the Auschwitz concentration camp, an event remembered worldwide as a symbol of the end of Nazi atrocities.
1967
First Super Bowl:...
1820
The Royal Astronomical Society was established in England to advance the study of astronomy and support scientific research.
1908
The first long-distance radio message was successfully...