Dominique's U.S. HIstory TImeLine.

  • Leif Ericson
    Oct 9, 1000

    Leif Ericson

    Viking who discovered American 500 years before Columbus did.
  • Around The World Ferdinand Magellan
    Sep 20, 1519

    Around The World Ferdinand Magellan

    Ferdinand Magellan- A sea captain left spain with five ships to sail the world.
  • Queen Elizabeth 1
    Nov 17, 1558

    Queen Elizabeth 1

    After the death of Queen Mary, Elizabeth became Queen of England.
  • Benjamin Banneker

    Benjamin Banneker

    A famous black man was born near Baltimore, Maryland. Well known as the best known black person in the early history of the U.S. He was a writer, astronomer, craftsman, mathmatician.
  • Robert Fulton

    Robert Fulton

    This man was born on this date from a small farm in Pennsylvania. Inveneted stean boat named "Fulton's Folly"
  • North Carolina

    North Carolina

    On this day in history North Carolina became the 12th state to join the union.
  • Capitol Building

    Capitol Building

    Important government building. George Washington laid cornerstone on capitol building.
  • Zebulon Pike

    Zebulon Pike

    United States army discovered a mountain peak which is now known as colorado.
  • Napoleon

    Napoleon

    The Emperor of France started his retreat from Russia.
  • The Battle of Lake Erie

    The Battle of Lake Erie

    September 12, 1813 during war or 1812 Captain Oliver Perry defeated the British navy.
  • Sad Day For Indians

    Sad Day For Indians

    Day that the two greatest Indian Chiefs were defeated.
  • The Star Spangled Banner

    The Star Spangled Banner

    Star-Spangled Banner. National Anthem
    Written by Francis Scott Key.
  • Antarctica

    Antarctica

    Nathaniel Palmer an American sea captain became the first explorer to see Antarctica
  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain

    One of the most famous writers in the world. His books were written in many languages.
  • Sam Houston

    Sam Houston

    First president of the Republic of Texas.
  • Jesse James

    Jesse James

    1847-1882 Famous outlaw, Along with his brother Frank,
  • The Whitmans

    The Whitmans

    Marcus Whitman, His wife, and a dozen other people we killed by Ccayuse Indians.
  • Robert Louis Stevenson

    Robert Louis Stevenson

    11/13/1850 this man was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is well known for his exciting adventure stories.
  • John Brown Harpers Ferry

    John Brown Harpers Ferry

    An abolitionist captured a federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry,
  • Jane Adams

    Jane Adams

    1860-1935 Devoted her whole life to helping the poor,
  • James Naismith

    James Naismith

    Inventor of the winter sport known as basketball
  • William Sydney Porter

    William Sydney Porter

    1862-1910 Famous short story writer by the name of O.Henry
  • Gettysburg Address`

    Gettysburg Address`

    The 16th President of the U.S., gave a special speech. Speech was called the Gettysburg Address.
  • Hidden Treasure

    Hidden Treasure

    During American Civil War, a band of southern soldiers rode into a small town in vermont in search for gold.
  • Kenesaw Mountain Landis

    Kenesaw Mountain Landis

    One of the most powerful figures in baseball.
  • The Mary Celeste

    The Mary Celeste

    A cargo ship left New York with ten people aboard headed to Genoa, Italy to deliver a cargo of alcohol.
  • James Garfield

    James Garfield

    20th president of the United States died,
  • Pablo Picasso

    Pablo Picasso

    One of the most famous painters from Spain was born.
  • GunFight At The OK Corral

    GunFight At The OK Corral

    A famous gunfight that took place in Tombsone, Arizona.
  • Eleanor Roosevelt

    Eleanor Roosevelt

    Eleanor Roosevelt was born in a famous family. was an embarrassment to her family because she was ugly. Her uncle was 26th President Teddy Roosevelt.
  • George Eastman

    George Eastman

    1854-1932 Invented the "Kodak" camera.
  • Montana

    Montana

    On this day in history; Montana became the 41st state.
  • Champion Fight

    Champion Fight

    September 7, 1892, New Orleans, Louisiana, the first heavy weight title fight under the Queensberry rules was fought.
  • First Gasoline Automobile

    First Gasoline Automobile

    Very first American made gasoline powered automobile had its first test drive down Spruce Street in Springfield Massachusetts.
  • Horseless Carriage Race

    Horseless Carriage Race

    First horseless carriage race took place in Chicago.
  • Walter Reed & John Pershing

    Walter Reed & John Pershing

    W.R. 1851-1902
    J.P. 1860-1948
    Army Officers who studied the yellow fever disease.
  • Oklahoma

    Oklahoma

    On this day in history, Oklahoma became the 46th state.
  • First Plane Tragedy

    First Plane Tragedy

    First plane crash ever,
    Crash was at Fort Myer, Virginia.
    Victim was LT. Thomas Selfridge in U.S. Signal Corps.
  • First Coast-To-Coast Flight

    First Coast-To-Coast Flight

    Calbraith Rodgers landed his plane in Pasadena, California.
  • Jesse Owens

    Jesse Owens

    1913-1980 Considered the worlds fastest human.
  • Panama Canal

    Panama Canal

    President Woodrow Wilson pressed a button in White House which caused an explosion about 4,000 miles away.
  • Alvin York

    Alvin York

    American soldier who single-handedly captures an entire battalion of German soldiers during World War 1.
  • Black Sox Scandal

    Black Sox Scandal

    8 member admitted to have "thrown" the 1919 world series.
  • Charles Schulz

    Charles Schulz

    On this day in history; Charles Schulz was born. Inventor/Creator of Charlie Brown.
  • James Earl Carter, Jr.

    James Earl Carter, Jr.

    39th President was born in Plains, Georgia.
  • Jim Henson

    Jim Henson

    Day the creator of The Muppets was born,
  • United Nations Day

    United Nations Day

    When all the nations talked to eachother with civility, in hopes that their would be less chance of a war.
  • Charlie Brown

    Charlie Brown

    Cartoon Charlie Brown was born/created/invented by cartoonist Charles Schulz.
  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1

    Russians man-made satellite was sent into space. Marking of the begginning of "Space Age"
  • Trapped Miners

    Trapped Miners

    Earth shook, and afer 24 miners we found dead.
  • Nixon-Kennedy Debate

    Nixon-Kennedy Debate

    Monday September 26, 1960 at 9:30 P.M. the first presidential election debate was on all the major television networks in Chicago.
  • Gordie Howe

    Gordie Howe

    First hockey player to score 1,000 points in regular season play,
  • Warren Commission

    Warren Commission

    Set up by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Too investigate or look into the assasination of President John F. Kennedy.
  • National Cowboy Hall of Fame

    National Cowboy Hall of Fame

    National Cowboy Hall of Fame was opened in Oklahoma City, To honor ass the outstanding Americans who helped develop the American West.
  • Woody Guthrie

    Woody Guthrie

    Great American Song Writer Died,
  • Jefferson Davis

    Jefferson Davis

    After being dead for 90 years, Jefferson Davis finally became a citizen of the U.S.
  • Sandra Day O'Connor

    Sandra Day O'Connor

    First woman to serve as an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day

    Countries celebrated 500th anniversary of a strange new land.