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A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more.
399 Pope St. Siricus (r. 384-399) 1504 Isabella I of Castile and Aragon (1474-1504), warrior queen, mother of 'Juana la Loca", friend to Columbus, at 53
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment, and more.
Greece announces the discovery of the tomb of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Jack Ruby fatally shoots the accused assassin of President Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald, in the garage of the Dallas Police Department. The United Nations adopts bans on nuclear arms over American protests.
On This Day In History: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
There is a lot to choose from so USAMM has picked the beginning, middle and end of each month to bring you a snap shot of today in military history. January 1, 1962: Navy SEAL teams are established. Arleigh Burke, chief of naval operations, recommends in 1961 the creation of a guerrilla-style team.
Reuben James is the first U.S. ship lost to enemy action in World War II. The U.S. Navy lands seven men in an R4D Skytrain on the ice at the South Pole. They are the first men to stand on the...
Explore key moments in military or war history & their impact on our world today with War History Online's articles.
Learn about an important event in military history for each day of the year. These are the most important incidents in history.
Many wars and battles shaped the military we know today. From the Continental Army led by George Washington to today’s military and the War on Terror, learn about the more than two centuries of...