Tag: today in history

  • Henry III Assassinated

    Henry III Assassinated

    August 1, 1589, King Henry III of France was stabbed by an assassin.

  • Medicare and Medicaid Begins

    Medicare and Medicaid Begins

    July 30, 1965, LBJ signed two landmark pieces of legislation into law: Medicare and Medicaid.

  • 14th Amendment Goes Into Effect

    14th Amendment Goes Into Effect

    July 28, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution officially went into effect.

  • A Wild Hare

    A Wild Hare

    July 27, 1940, Warner Brothers released the Looney Tunes animated short film A Wild Hare.

  • Executive Order 9981

    Executive Order 9981

    July 26, 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981

  • Grant Named General of the Army of the United States

    Grant Named General of the Army of the United States

    July 25, 1866, Ulysses S Grant was named General of the Army of the United States.

  • Mata Hari Trial Begins

    Mata Hari Trial Begins

    July 24, 1917, the trial of Mata Hari began.

  • Robinson Inducted in Hall of Fame

    Robinson Inducted in Hall of Fame

    July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

  • Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

    Wellington Defeated at Salamanca

    July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.

  • Scopes Trial Ends

    Scopes Trial Ends

    July 21, 1925, the John Scopes came to an end.