On This Day
On this day: January 9
On this day, January 9, several important events took place throughout history. Let’s take a look at some of the significant occurrences that happened on this day: 1493 – The First Mass in the New World On January 9, 1493, the first Mass in the New World was celebrated by Christopher Columbus and his crew…
On this day: January 8
On this day, January 8, many significant events have taken place throughout history. Let’s take a look back at some of the most notable moments that have shaped the world we live in today. 1815: Battle of New Orleans One of the most famous battles in American history took place on January 8, 1815, during…
On this day: January 7
The Birth of Millard Fillmore (1800) On January 7, 1800, Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, was born in Cayuga County, New York. Fillmore served as president from 1850 to 1853, following the death of President Zachary Taylor. Fillmore’s presidency was marked by the signing of the Compromise of 1850, which attempted…
On this day: January 6
January 6 has been a significant day throughout history, with various events that have shaped the world we live in today. From political developments to scientific discoveries, this date has seen a wide range of important occurrences. Let’s take a look at some of the key events that happened on January 6. 1494: The First…
On this day: January 5
1777: Battle of Princeton On January 5, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Princeton took place in New Jersey. This battle was a decisive victory for the American forces, led by General George Washington, against the British army. The victory at Princeton boosted the morale of the American troops and helped turn…
On this day: January 4
January 4th marks an important day in history with various significant events taking place throughout the years. Let’s take a look at some of the key moments that occurred on this day. 1777: Battle of Princeton On January 4, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Princeton took place in New Jersey. This…
On this day: January 3
January 3rd marks an important day in history with several significant events taking place throughout the years. Let’s take a look back at some of the key moments that occurred on this day. 1777 – Battle of Princeton During the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington led his troops to victory in the Battle of…
On this day: January 2
The Battle of Brier Creek (1779) On January 2, 1779, the Battle of Brier Creek took place during the American Revolutionary War. The battle occurred near Savannah, Georgia, between American forces led by General John Ashe and British troops commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Mark Prevost. The British were victorious in the battle, resulting in heavy…
On this day: January 1
New Year’s Day Traditions January 1st is celebrated as New Year’s Day in many countries across the world. It is a day of new beginnings, resolutions, and traditions. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions dates back to ancient Babylonian times, when people would make promises to the gods to pay off debts and return…
On this day: December 31
December 31 has been a significant date throughout history, with many important events taking place on this day. Let’s take a look at some of the key moments that have shaped the world on December 31. 1775: The Battle of Quebec On December 31, 1775, American forces attempted to capture the city of Quebec during…