Tag: today in history

  • RBG Sworn In

    RBG Sworn In

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 10, 1943, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as an Associate Supreme Court Justice.

  • Pompey Defeated By Caesar

    Pompey Defeated By Caesar

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 9, 48CE, Pompey suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Julius Caesar.

  • Nixon Resigns

    Nixon Resigns

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon announced his resignation from office.

  • Petit and the Twin Towers

    Petit and the Twin Towers

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit’s did his high wire act between the twin towers

  • Voting Rights Act

    Voting Rights Act

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.

  • Personal Income Tax

    Personal Income Tax

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 5, 1862, President Lincoln signed into law the first personal income tax in US history.

  • Columbus Sets Sail

    Columbus Sets Sail

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain.

  • Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)

    Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer sank a U.S. Navy torpedo boat during WWII.

  • Statue of David Installed

    Statue of David Installed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 8, 1504, the statue of David was installed in the city of Florence.

  • Lateran Treaty Signed

    Lateran Treaty Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 7, 1929, the Lateran Treaty was signed.