#on-this-day

[ follow ]
#history
#historical-events
World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: October 9, Che Guevara executed

Major historical events and notable birthdays that occurred on Oct. 9 include executions, mining disasters, independence, memorial dedications, meteorite impacts, rescue milestones, and high-profile legal sentences.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: October 2, Vin Scully wishes all a pleasant afternoon' for the last time

Oct. 2 features notable historical tragedies and milestones, including Vin Scully’s final Dodgers broadcast, wartime losses, political and judicial firsts, and prominent birthdays.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: January 9, Americans arrive in Lingayen Gulf during World War II

Jan. 9 records significant historical events across centuries and notable celebrity birthdays, including wartime landings, political milestones, disasters, and public figures' birthdays.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: December 14, Vaccinations begin as COVID-19 death toll hits 300,000

Dec. 14 records major events: 2020 U.S. COVID-19 vaccination rollout, George Washington's death, Wright brothers' flights, Amundsen's South Pole arrival, and other milestones.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: October 1, Bombing on newspaper offices kills 21

Oct. 1 marks multiple major events: the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing, Yosemite's 1890 founding, Henry Ford's Model T debut, and Mao's 1949 proclamation.
[ Load more ]