This Day in History

The Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock on this day in 1620. Learn more about your ad choic... more

A major environmental law was signed on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices... more

Massachusetts colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor on this day in 1773. Learn m... more

A New York City landmark opened on this day in 1925. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis... more

Roald Amundsen achieved a historic feat on this day in 1911. Learn more about your ad choi... more

A celebrated actor is celebrating his 100th birthday today. Learn more about your ad choic... more

The first trans-Atlantic radio transmission was sent on this day in 1901. Learn more about... more

Frank Sinatra’s nightmare ended on this day in 1963. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis... more

A married couple received a Nobel Prize on this day in 1903. Learn more about your ad choi... more

A beloved holiday classic premiered on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices.... more

A beloved musician was killed by an obsessive fan on this day in 1980. Learn more about yo... more

A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed 2,400 Americans on this day in 1941. Learn more a... more

Slavery was finally abolished in the United States on this day in 1865. Learn more about y... more

Today marks the 153rd anniversary of a puzzling maritime mystery. Learn more about your ad... more

A dapper mob boss was murdered on this day in 1928. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi... more

A Broadway show shocked audiences on its opening night on this day in 1947. Learn more abo... more