In 1807, Congress passed a law banning the international slave trade to the United States, set to take effect at the start of 1808, as permitted by the Constitution. The debate over this legislation was influenced by economic interests, national security concerns, and fears…
In 1807, Congress passed a law banning the international slave trade to the United States, set to take effect at the start of 1808, as permitted by the Constitution. The debate over this legislation was influenced by economic interests, national security concerns, and fears…
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On March 2, 1962, an NBA icon set what many believe to be an untouchable record when the Philadelphia Warriors faced the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game, instantly becoming a legend. Entering the game,…
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On March 1, 1692, three women were brought before local magistrates in Salem Village, Massachusetts, accused of an invisible crime that would soon convulse an entire region. Their names were Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba. By day’s end, the machinery of accusation had…
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On March 1, 1917, Americans learned that Germany had urged our neighbor to attack the United States. The Zimmerman Telegram hit the front page of newspapers and became a turning point in World War I. The telegram, originally sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur…
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On March 1, 1845, President John Tyler signed a congressional joint resolution approving the annexation of the Republic of Texas into the United States—an event that profoundly shaped the nation’s territorial growth and foreign policy. The decision marked the culmination of nearly a decade…
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On February 28, 2013, something happened inside Vatican City that had not occurred in nearly six centuries. Pope Benedict XVI resigned the papacy—becoming the first Bishop of Rome to do so voluntarily since Pope Gregory XII stepped down in 1415 amid the wreckage of…
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On February 28, 1983, television history was made when M*A*S*H aired its final episode, Goodbye, Farewell and Amen. For over a decade, the series had captivated audiences with its unique blend of comedy and drama set against the backdrop of the Korean War. The…
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On February 28, 1844, an explosion on the Potomac River changed the course of American history. The USS Princeton was a steam-powered warship designed to showcase the latest technological advancements in naval weaponry. One of its most notable features was the “Peacemaker,” a large naval gun…
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On February 27, 1782, amid exhaustion, debt, and political revolt at home, the American Revolutionary War took a decisive turn—not on a battlefield in Virginia or the Carolinas, but on the floor of the House of Commons. In a dramatic vote, Britain’s elected chamber…
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On February 27, 1991, President George H. W. Bush formally announced the liberation of Kuwait, marking the conclusion of the Gulf War. His statement signified the success of Operation Desert Storm, a U.S.-led military campaign launched in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of…
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