This day in history: December 5
On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment (Amendment XXI) to the United States Constitution is ratified repealing the 18th Amendment.
This day in history: December 1
On this day, December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for disobeying an Alabama law requiring black passengers to relinquish seats to white passengers when the bus was full.
This day in history: November 29
On November 29, 1832, author and suffragist, Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
This day in history: November 28
On November 28, 1843, at the Court of London, the British and French governments formally recognized Hawaiian independence.
Sojourner TruthNovember 26 is ‘Sojourner Truth Day’ in New York
On November 26, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S1480-A/A6583-A to establish November 26th as Sojourner Truth Day in the State of New York, named in honor of the legendary abolitionist and women’s rights advocate who was born in Ulster County.
This day in history: November 22
On Friday, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot as he rode in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas; he died shortly thereafter.
This day in history: November 18
On this day in history, November 18, 1945, Wilma Pearl Mankiller was born and is honored as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was a remarkable leader that worked tirelessly for Native American rights.
This day in history: November 17
On this day in history, November 17, 1878, Immigration activist, Grace Abbott, is born in Grand Island, Nebraska.
This day in history: November 16
On this day, November 16, 1974, the Arecibo message is broadcast an interstellar radio message from the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
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This day in history: November 15
On November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.