History
On this day in 1960: First televised U.S. presidential debate
On this day in 1960, American politics changed forever when Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon faced...
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On this day in 2011: Wangari Maathai—who was the first Black African woman to win a Nobel Prize, died at age 71
Wangari Maathai, the pioneering Kenyan politician, academic, and environmental activist who became the first Black African woman to receive a...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1960: The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was launched by the United States.
The United States launched the USS Enterprise, the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a new era in naval engineering...
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On this day in 1980: Jamaican musician Bob Marley, who was especially known for popularizing reggae, performed his last concert
Bob Marley, Jamaica’s most celebrated musician, remains a cultural and political icon nearly five decades after his untimely death. His...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 2001: Dow Jones industrial average posted its largest weekly loss
On this day in 2001, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed one of its worst trading weeks in history, recording...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 1870: Rome incorporated into Italy
On this day in 1870, Italian troops entered Rome, bringing an end to centuries of papal rule over the city...
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On this day in 1783: The Montgolfier brothers sent aloft a balloon with a rooster, a duck, and a sheep aboard
On this day in 1783, the Montgolfier brothers achieved a milestone in aviation history by sending a hot-air balloon into...
Read moreDetailsOn this day in 2014: Scottish voters rejected a referendum that would have made Scotland an independent country
Scottish voters have rejected a referendum proposal that would have made Scotland an independent country, choosing instead to remain part...
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On this day in 1978: Camp David Accords concluded
The Camp David Accords, signed in September 1978, marked a historic turning point in Middle East diplomacy, bringing Israel and...
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On this day in 1977: Maria Callas died
Maria Callas, often hailed as the greatest soprano of the 20th century, transformed opera through her extraordinary vocal range, dramatic...
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