today in History

  • Oct 9, 1000

    Leif Ericson reaaches Vinland

    Leif Ericson reaaches Vinland
    Leif Ericson's ships reach Vinland after long travels.
  • Oct 21, 1096

    Sultan kilidj Arslan of Necea defeats first crusade.

    Sultan kilidj Arslan of Necea defeats first crusade.
    The christian warriors are defeated by this Sultan on their first crusade.
  • Sep 30, 1452

    First book published

    First book published
    Guetenburg publishes the first book ever, The Bible.
  • Oct 18, 1469

    Royal Marriage

    Royal Marriage
    Ferdinando and Isabella mary in 1469
  • Oct 2, 1492

    England invades France

    England invades France
    King Henry VII invades the French
  • Oct 4, 1539

    King Henry gets married

    King Henry gets married
    King Henery maries Ana of Heef
  • Trial of Queen Mary

    Trial of Queen Mary
    Queen Mary of scotts goes on trial for conspiracy against Queen Elizabeth.
  • Marie Antoinette is killed

    Marie Antoinette is killed
    Marie antoinette is executed (beheaded) after being so disconnected from her people.
  • Great Chicago fire

    Great Chicago fire
    The Great Chicago fire begins on this day.
  • Boer war begins

    Boer war begins
    The Boer war begins in South Africa
  • First moving assembly line

    First moving assembly line
    Henery Ford institutes first car assembly line
  • Al Capone goes to prison

    Al Capone goes to prison
    After evading many criminal charges, Capone is arrested for tax evasion.
  • Two Germanys unite

    Two Germanys unite
    After 45 years there is a vow of peace and jubliation between two germanys.
  • Worst Driver

    Worst Driver
    The worst driver in American history is recorded.