Today In History: November 12
November 12, 1954, Ellis Island closed its doors.
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Today In History: October 17
October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.
Today In History: October 12
October 12, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the Executive Mansion to the White House.
Today In History: October 10
October 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned from his position as Vice President.
Today In History – September 7
September 7, 1876, the notorious Younger Brothers gang was finally caught.
How the Atom Bomb Worked
The science behind the atomic bomb is complex and multifaceted, involving a range of disciplines, from physics to chemistry to engineering. At its core, the atomic bomb relies on the principles of nuclear fission, in which the nucleus of an atom is split into two smaller nuclei, releasing a tremendous amount of energy in the …
Today In History – August 10
August 10, 1943, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as an Associate Supreme Court Justice.
Today In History – August 5
August 5, 1862, President Lincoln signed into law the first personal income tax in US history.
Today In History – August 4
August 4, 1790, Alexander Hamilton established the Revenue Marine Service.