this day in history

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863: President Abraham Lincoln signs the final Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebelling states (more info) 1934: Alcatraz Island becomes a United States federal prison (more info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1848: In a message before Congress, President James K. Polk sparks the Gold Rush when he confirms that large amounts of the precious metal had been discovered in California (more info) 1933: The 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, bringing an end to the prohibition of alcohol in America (more info) Re

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1793: After more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre is opened as a public museum in Paris by the French revolutionary government (more info) 1895: While experimenting with electricity, German scientist Wilhelm Röntgen discovers the X-ray (more info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1979 – The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, better known as ESPN, makes its debut (More info) 1813 – The United States federal government gets its nickname, Uncle Sam (More info)

  Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Gloria Gaynor Age: 63 Occupation: Singer Known For: Hits such as ‘Never Can Say Goodbye,’ ‘I Am What I Am,’ and the perennial favorite of drag queens the world over, ‘I Will Survive’ Chrissie Hynde Age: 61 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Her trailblazing work as lead vocalist for the rock group The Preten

1920 – The 19th amendment to the Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote (More info) 1939 – The first televised Major League Baseball game is broadcast (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Robert Redford Age: 76 Occupation: Actor, Director and Environmentalist Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Geddy Lee Age: 59 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Being the bassist and frontman for the Canadian band Rush, which has had hits such as ‘Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Subdivisions,’ his piercingly high tenor voice, and being included on several lists of the greatest rock vocalists of all time

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1861 – Confederate forces win at Bull Run in the first major battle of the Civil War (More info) 1865 – In the market square of Springfield, Missouri, Wild Bill Hickok shoots and kills Davis Tutt in what is regarded as the first western showdown (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Robin Williams Age: 61 Occupation: Actor and Comedian Known For: Starring on the sitcom ‘Mork and Mindy,’ his Oscar-winning role in ‘Good Will Hunting,’ nominations for other movies like ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ and ‘Dead Poets Society,’ and his voiceover work in ‘Aladdin’ and the ‘Happy Feet’ franchise

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1925 – A high school science teacher named John T. Scopes, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law, is prosecuted in what would come to be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial (More info) 1966 – The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field (More info) Rea

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Sofia Vergara Age: 40 Occupation: Actress Known For: Starring on the TV series ‘Modern Family,’ being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, appearing in movies including ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Three Stooges,’ and having a body both men and women would die for

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info) 1826 – Former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1431 – Joan of Arc is burned at the stake as a heretic (More info) 1806 – Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson accuses Jackson’s wife of bigamy (More info)

Today marks the anniversary of the death of one of the country's most notorious couples:  Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1940 – Winston Churchill gives his first speech as prime minister, saying, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat” (More info) 1958 – During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, Vice President Richard Nixon’s car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators (More info)

So, this is the rumor I'm starting:  A businessman from Lafayette, Louisiana, was in the Northeast (presumably on a business trip) when he decided to go into a convenience store to purchase a Coors Light and a Mega-Millions ticket.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1945 – The battle of Iwo Jima ends (More info) 1979 – Anwar al-Sadat, Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter sign the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1766 – The British Parliament repeals the Stamp Act (More info) 1850 – American Express is founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo (More info)