Find out what happened today or any day in history with On This Day. Historical events, birthdays, deaths, photos and famous people, from 4000 BC to today.

After the failure of court appeals and of a worldwide campaign for mercy, husband and wife Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were put to death this day in 1953, becoming the first American civilians …

Today in History is everything that happened on this day in history—in the areas of politics, war, science, music, sport, art, entertainment, and more.

1950 - Ben Hogan returned to tournament play after a near fatal car accident. He won the U.S. Open. 1990 - Nolan Ryan became the oldest player to throw a no-hitter. It was the sixth of his …

Find out what happened on any day in history, from major historical events and anniversaries to birthdays or deaths of famous figures.

Mar 31, 2025 · On This Day in History: March 16 In 1079 Iran adopted the Solar Hijri calendar, which is still in use today. In 1322, the Battle of Boroughbridge took place during […]

Each event that has taken place on each day, has swept the world off its feet. The deeds of our ancestors have shaped our present and future, thus making these historical facts and …

Jan 29, 2019 · What happened in history on this day, Jan 31st. 1606 C.E. – Guy Fawkes is executed in the Gunpowder Plot. 1865 C.E. – The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States …

Today in history – which major historical events happened on today's date? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

2 days ago · Learn which important and interesting historical events happened on today in history. Hundreds of events, facts and photos from history, film, music and sport.