Today in History: Iran Hostage Crisis Rescue Mission Ends in Disaster
by M.C. MillmanOn April 24, 1980, a military rescue mission for American hostages held by Iranians failed miserably, leaving eight U.S..... read more
Today in History: The Day 'In G-d We Trust' Became the Currency Trend
by M.C. Millman The words "In G-d We Trust" were first added to U.S. coins at the beginning of the.... read more
Today in History: Safe Return of Apollo 13 Crew
by M.C. MillmanApollo 13, the third crewed mission meant to land on the moon, returned safely to Earth on April 17,.... read more
Today in History: Ronald Reagan Discharged From Hospital After Being Shot
by M.C. MillmanEleven days after being shot and seriously wounded by an assassin, President Ronald Reagan was released from the.... read more
Today in History: The Battle of Baghdad
by M.C. Millman The Battle of Baghdad took place.... read more
Today in History: The Pony Express Is Off and Running
by M.C. MillmanOn April 3, 1860, the mail delivery system known as the Pony Express began its 1,800-mile route running back and forth.... read more
Today in History: Apple Inc. Is Formed After Initial Struggle for Product Approval
By M.C. MillmanApple was officially formed on April 1, 1976. It was launched from Steve Job's home together with Steve.... read more
Today in History: The U.S. Buys Land off Russia
by M.C. MillmanOn Mach 30, 1867, the United States Secretary of State, William Seward, under the 17th President Andres Johnson, signed the.... read more
Today in History: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Tragedy
by M.C. Millman On Saturday, March 25, 1911, a quick-moving fire roared through the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, killing 146 recently.... read more
Today in History: Six-Day Traffic Jam on the Suez Canal
by M.C. MillmanOn March 23, 2021, the mammoth Ever Given ran aground diagonally after losing the ability to steer due to high.... read more
Today in History: 3 Years Since Hatzolah's Emergency Community Announcement on COVID
M.C. MillmanThree years ago, on March 18, 2020, which came out shortly after Purim, Chevra Hatzolah released its first Emergency.... read more
Today in History: Con Artist Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge Was Born
by M.C. MillmanSwindler George C. Parker, born to Irish parents on March 16, 1860, is best known for repeatedly selling the Brooklyn.... read more
Today in History: Emergency Banking Act Signed
by M.C. MillmanOn March 9, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Emergency Banking Act to restore public confidence in the.... read more
Today in History: Chile Suffers Devastating Earthquake Followed by Tsunami
by M.C. Millman Thirteen years ago, on February 27, 2010, at 3:34 a.m., Chile experienced an 8.8-magnitude.... read more
Today in History: The 1993 Bombing of the World Trade Center
by M.C. MillmanToday marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Bombing of the World Trade Center, which took place at 12:17 p.m. on February.... read more
Today in History: World Chess Champion is Humbled by a Computer
by M.C. MillmanOn February 10, 1996, then-world chess champion Garry Kasparov lost the first game of a six-game chess match against.... read more
Today in History: NASA Launches a Chimpanzee Into Space
M.C. MillmanOn January 31, 1961, NASA launched a test flight with a chimpanzee on board, paving the way for the first American in.... read more