1549 The first capital of Brazil, Salvador da Bahia, is founded.
1673 English King Charles II accepts the Test Act, which excludes Roman Catholics from public functions.
1795 Ludwig van Beethoven debuts as a pianist in Vienna...
January 29, 2019 Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two men in Chicago. Jussie Smollett is a 36-year-old, homosexual African-American actor and singer. A week prior to his attack, January 22, he received an envelope addressed...
1512 - Amerigo Vespucci dies in Seville, Spain.
1630 - American Indians introduce popcorn to the Pilgrims.
1732 - George Washington is born.
1784 - The U.S. merchant ship, Empress of China, left New York City on the first Am...
By the time this article is published, Presidents’ Day would have already passed. Despite this, the original reason for the establishment of Presidents’ Day will just be occurring: George Washington’s birthday. Presidents’...
