Category Archives: History

Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on October 9th: 1000 – Leif Erikson Day: According to the Norse sagas, this is the day when Leif Erikson, a Norse explorer, and his crew are believed to have landed in North America, making them some of the first known Europeans to do so. 1635Continue reading “This Day in History: October 9th”

Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on September 26th: 1580: The Golden Hind, the ship of English explorer Sir Francis Drake, returned to Plymouth, England, becoming the first known circumnavigation of the Earth by a single ship. 1687: The Parthenon in Athens was severely damaged when a Venetian mortar round ignited aContinue reading “This Day in History: September 26th”

Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on September 24th: 1755: Chief Pontiac’s Rebellion began in North America as indigenous tribes launched a coordinated attack on British military posts during the French and Indian War. 1789: The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789, which established the federal judiciary system, includingContinue reading “This Day in History: September 24th”

Here are 10 interesting historical events that took place on September 21st: 1792 – The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy, leading to the establishment of the First French Republic. 1866 – H.G. Wells, the famous science fiction author, was born in Bromley, England. 1937 – J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” was first publishedContinue reading “This Day in History: September 21st”

Here are 10 interesting historical events that took place on September 19th: 1356: The Battle of Poitiers occurred during the Hundred Years’ War, where the English, led by Edward, the Black Prince, defeated the French, capturing King John II of France. 1777: American soldiers led by Major General Benedict Arnold and Colonel Daniel Morgan successfullyContinue reading “This Day in History: September 19th”