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    • Today in History: March 14, Eli Whitney patents cotton gin

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin, an invention that revolutionized America’s cotton industry. In 1879, physicist Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany.

    • Today in History: FEB 20, John Glenn orbits Earth

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      Today in History Today is Monday, Feb. 21, the 51st day of 2023. There are 314 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 20, 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American ...

    • Today in History: October 28, Mussolini takes power

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years ago

      On Oct. 28, 1922, fascism came to Italy as Benito Mussolini took control of the government. In 1636, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a legislative act establishing Harvard College.