today in History

  • Leif Ericson reaaches Vinland
    Oct 9, 1000

    Leif Ericson reaaches Vinland

    Leif Ericson's ships reach Vinland after long travels.
  • Sultan kilidj Arslan of Necea defeats first crusade.
    Oct 21, 1096

    Sultan kilidj Arslan of Necea defeats first crusade.

    The christian warriors are defeated by this Sultan on their first crusade.
  • First book published
    Sep 30, 1452

    First book published

    Guetenburg publishes the first book ever, The Bible.
  • Royal Marriage
    Oct 18, 1469

    Royal Marriage

    Ferdinando and Isabella mary in 1469
  • England invades France
    Oct 2, 1492

    England invades France

    King Henry VII invades the French
  • King Henry gets married
    Oct 4, 1539

    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.