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    • Today in History: FEB 8, Mary, Queen of Scots beheaded

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 1 year ago

      On Feb. 8, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after she was implicated in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. In 1693, a charter was granted ...

    • Today in History: October 4, Soviets launch Sputnik

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years ago

      In 1777, Gen. George Washington’s troops launched an assault on the British at Germantown, Pennsylvania, resulting in heavy American casualties. In 1887, the International Herald Tribune had ...

    • Today in History: November 18, deaths at Jonestown

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years ago

      Today in History Today is Friday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2022. There are 43 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 18, 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan of California and ...

    • Today in History: October 25, George III takes the throne

      Associated Press via Yahoo! Philippines News· 2 years ago

      Today in History Today is Tuesday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2022. There are 67 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 25, 1760, Britain’s King George III succeeded his ...