Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1870 – Christmas is declared a federal holiday in the United States (More info)
1927 – The Cyclone roller coaster opens on Coney Island (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1788 – Virginia becomes the 10th state in the Union (More info)
1876 – Lt. Col. George A. Custer and his men are killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1916 – Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to sign a million dollar contract (More info)
1939 – Siam is first renamed Thailand (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1788 – The US Constitution is ratified and goes into effect (More info)
1915 – The US Supreme Court hands down its decision in Guinn v. United States, striking down an Oklahoma law denying the right to vote to some citizens (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1837 – Queen Victoria ascends to the British throne (More info)
1840 – Samuel Morse receives the patent for the telegraph (More info)