On This Day
On this day: October 27
1922 – Benito Mussolini becomes Prime Minister of Italy On October 27, 1922, Benito Mussolini, the leader of the National Fascist Party, became the Prime Minister of Italy after staging a coup known as the March on Rome. Mussolini’s rise to power marked the beginning of fascist rule in Italy, which would last until the…
On this day: October 28
October 28, 1492 – Christopher Columbus lands in Cuba On October 28, 1492, Christopher Columbus and his crew landed in Cuba during his first voyage to the Americas. This marked a significant moment in history as it was the first time that Europeans had set foot on the island. Columbus believed that he had reached…
On this day: October 16
On this day, October 16, many significant events have taken place throughout history. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable occurrences that have shaped the world we live in today. 1950: Korean War Begins On October 16, 1950, the Korean War began when North Korean troops invaded South Korea. This conflict would…
On this day: October 17
The Battle of Saratoga (1777) On October 17, 1777, the Battle of Saratoga came to a dramatic conclusion with the surrender of British General John Burgoyne to American forces under General Horatio Gates. This pivotal battle marked a turning point in the American Revolutionary War, as it was a major victory for the American forces…
On this day: October 18
October 18, 1867 – United States takes possession of Alaska On October 18, 1867, the United States formally took possession of Alaska from Russia in a ceremony in Sitka. The purchase of Alaska, known as “Seward’s Folly” at the time, has since proven to be a very valuable acquisition for the United States, both in…
On this day: October 19
October 19, 1781: Surrender of British Forces at Yorktown On this day in 1781, the British forces under General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to the American and French forces led by General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. This marked a significant turning point in the American Revolutionary War, as it effectively ended British control over the…
On this day: October 20
October 20 has been a significant day in history with many important events taking place on this day. Let’s take a look at some of the key moments that have occurred on October 20 throughout the years. 1864: Abraham Lincoln’s Re-election Campaign Speech On October 20, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech in Springfield,…
On this day: October 25
October 25 is a day filled with significant events in history. Let’s take a look at some of the important events that happened on this day throughout the years. 1890 – The United States Congress passes the Sherman Antitrust Act On October 25, 1890, the United States Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act, which was…
On this day: October 21
October 21 has seen many significant events throughout history. Let’s take a look back at some of the key moments that have occurred on this day: 1805: Battle of Trafalgar One of the most famous naval battles in history took place on October 21, 1805, off the coast of Spain. The British Royal Navy, under…
On this day: October 22
October 22 has been a significant date in history, with various events shaping the world we live in today. Let’s take a look back at some of the important moments that have occurred on this day throughout history. 1929 – Black Thursday On October 22, 1929, the New York Stock Exchange experienced a severe crash…