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Founding of Jamestown
Jamestown was founded by British settlers escaping a storm and going up a river. It was named after King James I of England. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a statement that declared America free from Britain. It also sort of started the Revolutionary War. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was actually written in 1862, but it not actually go into place until January 1 1863. It declared all slaves free forever. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
On this tragic day, Abraham Lincoln was at a theatre when suddenly, he was shot. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a horrible time. Millions of people lost their jobs. People starved, lost their belongings, and even their homes! -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
On this day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, a U.S. base in Hawaii. This was an attempt to keep the U.S. Navy at bay so that they couldn't interfere with their military actions. -
Dylan D Born
Dylan was born bigger than most babies in the hospotal.
