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    • Today in History: May 19, Anne Boleyn beheaded

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      On May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England’s King Henry VIII, was beheaded after being convicted of adultery. In 1780, a mysterious darkness enveloped much of New England and part ...

    • Today in History: May 7, Germany's surrender

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      On May 7, 1945, Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims (rams), France, ending its role in World War II. In 1889, the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore opened ...

    • Today in History: MARCH 11, Earthquake and tsunami in Japan

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      Today in History Today is Saturday, March 11, the 70th day of 2023. There are 295 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 11, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed ...

    • Today in History: FEB 17, House elects Jefferson president

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      Today in History Today is Friday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2023. There are 317 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 17, 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke ...

    • Today in History: FEB 3, The day the music died

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      On Feb. 3, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, providing for a federal income tax, was ratified. In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln and Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens ...

    • Today in History: JAN 20, Inauguration Day (every 4 years)

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first chief executive to be inaugurated on Jan. 20 instead of March 4. In 1801, Secretary of State John Marshall was nominated by President ...