On this day in 1781, British General Lord Cornwallis surrendered to American and French forces at the Siege of Yorktown, effectively ending the American Revolutionary War. This decisive victory paved the way for American independence. On this day in 1789, John Jay[...]
Today is Friday, October 18th. The sun will rise on the 27th day of fall, and the 292nd day of the year at 8:10 AM. We will see 10 hours 39 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:49 PM. Currently we[...]
On this day in 1867, the United States formally took possession of Alaska from Russia after purchasing the territory for $7.2 million, an event commonly referred to as "Seward's Folly" after U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward, who orchestrated the deal.[...]
Today is Thursday, October 17th. The sun will rise on the 26th day of fall, and the 291st day of the year at 8:08 AM. We will see 10 hours 42 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:50 PM. Currently we[...]
On this day in 1931, Al Capone, the notorious Chicago gangster, was convicted of tax evasion and sentenced to 11 years in federal prison. This conviction marked a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to combat organized crime. On this[...]
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Today is Wednesday, October 16th. The sun will rise on the 25th day of fall, and the 290th day of the year at 8:07 AM. We will see 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:52 PM. Currently we[...]
On this day in 1793, Marie Antoinette, the former Queen of France, was executed by guillotine in Paris during the French Revolution. Her death marked the fall of the French monarchy and the rise of the revolutionary government. On this day in[...]
Today is Tuesday, October 15th. The sun will rise on the 24th day of fall, and the 289th day of the year at 8:05 AM. We will see 10 hours 49 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:54 PM. Currently we[...]
On this day in 1582, the Gregorian calendar was adopted in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Poland, replacing the Julian calendar. This reform, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII, corrected inaccuracies in the calendar system and is now the most widely used calendar in[...]
Today is Monday, October 14th. The sun will rise on the 23rd day of fall, and the 288th day of the year at 8:04 AM. We will see 10 hours 52 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:56 PM. Currently we[...]
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On this day in 1066, the Battle of Hastings took place, where William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II of England. This victory led to the Norman conquest of England and significant cultural and political changes in the region. On this day[...]
Today is Sunday, October 13th. The sun will rise on the 22nd day of fall, and the 287th day of the year at 8:03 AM. We will see 10 hours 55 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:58 PM. Currently we[...]
On this day in 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in Washington, D.C. The building would become the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, symbolizing the American presidency and government. On this day in[...]
Today is Saturday, October 12th. The sun will rise on the 21st day of fall, and the 286th day of the year at 8:01 AM. We will see 10 hours 59 minutes of daylight before it sets at 7:00 PM. Currently we[...]
On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Bahamas, believing he had found a new route to Asia. This event marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Americas. On this day in 1810, the first Oktoberfest[...]
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Today is Friday, October 11th. The sun will rise on the 20th day of fall, and the 285th day of the year at 8:00 AM. We will see 11 hours 2 minutes of daylight before it sets at 7:02 PM. Currently we[...]