The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, commonly known as the Washington National Cathedral, is a remarkable and iconic landmark in the United States. Located in Washington, D.C., this Gothic-style cathedral has a rich history dating back to its inception in the…
Read MoreOn September 28, 1781, the world began to turn upside down. On the battle-scarred fields of Yorktown, Virginia, the forces of destiny collided. General George Washington, leading the battle-hardened Continental Army, joined forces with French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, to…
Read MoreThe assassination of Pompey, one of the most prominent figures of ancient Rome, marked a pivotal moment in the political turmoil that engulfed the late Roman Republic. It occurred on September 28, 48 BC, on the orders of King Ptolemy XIII of Egypt upon…
Read MoreOn September 27, 1777, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for one day, served as the capital of the United States after Congress fled Philadelphia due to the advancing British army. The British had set their sights on Philadelphia, then the largest city in the colonies and home…
Read MoreOn September 27, 1066, William the Conqueror set sail on a trip that would change the course of world history, leaving Normandy and sailing toward Britain. He would soon face the most important battle in British history before World War II and be seated…
Read MoreOn September 26, 1687, the Parthenon, a symbol of ancient Greek civilization and architectural brilliance, suffered catastrophic damage during the Siege of the Acropolis in Athens. At the time, Athens was under Ottoman rule, and the Parthenon, originally a temple dedicated to the goddess…
Read MoreOn September 26, 1905, Albert Einstein published the third and final portion of what’s been called the Annus Mirabilis papers, a collection of groundbreaking scientific papers that revolutionized the world of science and had a profound impact on our understanding of the universe. These…
Read MoreIt’s a day that changed the game of baseball forever, but few know its anniversary. On September 25, 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first-ever ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) replacement surgery on Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John, revolutionizing the world of sports medicine.…
Read MoreOn September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed to the state legislatures twelve amendments that would enshrine American freedoms directly into the Constitution. Soon to be called the American Bill of Rights, ten were later ratified by the states and…
Read MoreOn September 24, 1846, General Zachary Taylor successfully captured Monterrey during the Mexican-American War, marking a decisive victory for the United States in its campaign against Mexico. The capture of Monterrey was a turning point in the war, establishing Taylor’s military reputation and paving…
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