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This Day in History: Abigail Adams was Born
Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, was born on this day in 1744. She was an important figure during the time of Revolution in the...
This Day in History: The Origin of Species was First Published
This book is a groundbreaking work by Charles Darwin, a British naturalist, whose theory argued that organisms gradually evolve through a process called…
This Day in History: The Last British Troops Leave New York City
On this day in 1783, the last of the British forces withdrew from New York City, which was the last of the British military positions...
This Day in History: Mary Edwards Walker was Born
Walker was born in 1832 in Oswego, New York. She was an American feminist, suffragist, suspected spy, prisoner of war, and surgeon. She remains the...
This Day in History: Shirley Chisholm was Born
Shirley Chisholm was born on this day in 1924 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the first Black woman in Congress and the first Black person...
This Day in History: Rosa Parks was Arrested
Parks played an active role in the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama. She was monumental in the Bus Boycott. On December 1, 1955 she was...
This Day in History: Clare was Established
Pictured Above: Stillwater Camp, North Branch in Clare, NY, unknown date. From SLCHA's Archives. Clare was established on this day in 1880, and was named...
This Day in History: Illinois Became the 21st State
Illinois became the 21st state in 1818 after the passing of the Enabling Act by President Monroe, which outlined the requirements for Illinois to become...
Hanukkah (Chanukah)
Hanukkah is an 8 day holiday, beginning on the 25th date of the month of Kislev on the Hebrew Calendar (typically falls in November or...
This Day in History: The 13th Amendment was Ratified
The 13th Amendment, which forbids slavery in the United States, except as criminal punishment, was ratified on this day in 1865. It officially reads as:...
This Day in History: Attack on Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1941, Japanese forces during World War II attached Peral Harbor, a military base in Hawaii. 2,403 people died and 1,178 were...
This Day in History: Delaware Became the 1st State
Delaware was the first state to ratify the US Constitution in 1787, making it the first state. It is made up of three counties, New...
This Day in History: Mississippi Became the 20th State
Mississippi became the 20th state in 1817. It gets its name from the Mississippi River, which forms its western border. Today it has 82 counties....
This Day in History: Indiana Became the 19th State
Indiana became the 19th state in 1816, following the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, which established a process for territories to become states. Today it has...
This Day in History: Pennsylvania Became the 2nd State
Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the US Constitution, making it the second state, in 1787. It is made up of 67 counties. Capital:...
This Day in History: Alabama Became the 22nd State
Alabama became the 22nd state in 1819 after drafting a constitution. It was originally part of the Mississippi Territory, which encompassed what we consider…
This Day in History: The Bill of Rights was Ratified
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution, written by James Madison. By this date in 1791, 3/4ths of the...
This Day in History: Deborah Sampson was Born
Sampson was born in Plympton, MA on this day in 1760 and was one of 7 children. She became a hero of the American Revolution...
This Day in History: New Jersey Became the 3rd State
New Jersey was the third state to ratify the US Constitution in 1787, making it the third state. It is made up of 21 counties....
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is held on the fourth Thursday of November each year. Americans typically believe that Thanksgiving is modeled after a 1621 harvest feast between…
Christmas
Traditions around the world: - Germany: advent calendars (Latin word adventus meaning coming) For the period beginning 4 Sundays before Christmas. In the 19th…
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African family and social values that is primarily celebrated in the United States. The name and celebration were devised by...
This Day in History: Iowa Became the 29th State
Iowa became a state in 1846 after meeting the requirements of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. It became a state in 1846 as a free...
This Day in History: Texas Became the 28th State
Texas was originally part of Mexico until it declared its independence in 1836, which was not universally recognized right away. It became the Republic of...