Today in History

This Day in History for October 28 — Dedication of Statue of Liberty, and More
This Day in History for October 28 — Dedication of Statue of Liberty, and More
This Day in History for October 28 — Dedication of Statue of Liberty, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1886: In New York Harbor, President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty (more info) 1919: The US Congress passes the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, paving the way for Prohibition to begin the following January (more info)
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1825: The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River (more info) 1881: Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday are involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 42 B.C.: Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (more info) 1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (more info)

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