this day in history

Mohawk Native Killed on Challenger Explosion
Mohawk Native Killed on Challenger Explosion
Mohawk Native Killed on Challenger Explosion
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the tragic Challenger Explosion. On January 28th, 1986 7 american astronauts were killed when The Space Shuttle Challenger burst in to flames just 73 seconds into it's flight. One of the people on that mission was Mohawk, NY native Gregory B. Jarvis.
This Day in History for May 16 – First Academy Awards and More
This Day in History for May 16 – First Academy Awards and More
This Day in History for May 16 – First Academy Awards and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1770 – Marie Antoinette, 14, marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, who later becomes king of France (More info) 1868 – President Andrew Johnson is acquitted in his impeachment trial by one vote in the US Senate (More info)
This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More
This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More
This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1846 – President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War (More info) 1924 – Mercedes-Benz is formed when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merge their two companies (More info)
This Day in History for May 10 – J. Edgar Hoover is Appointed to the FBI and More
This Day in History for May 10 – J. Edgar Hoover is Appointed to the FBI and More
This Day in History for May 10 – J. Edgar Hoover is Appointed to the FBI and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – Confederate General Stonewall Jackson dies, eight days after being accidentally shot by his own troops (More info) 1869 – The First Transcontinental Railroad, linking the eastern and western US, is completed with the driving in of a golden spike in Promontory Summit, UT (More info)

Load More Articles