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Today in History: March 20, sarin gas attack in Tokyo subway
On March 20, 1995, in Tokyo, packages containing the deadly chemical sarin were opened on five separate subway trains in a domestic terro...
Mar 20
Today in History: March 16, the My Lai massacre in Vietnam
Today is Sunday, March 16, the 75th day of 2025. There are 290 days left in the year...
Mar 16
Today in History: August 30, Shackelton's Endurance crew rescued
On Aug. 30, 1916, on his fourth attempt, explorer Ernest Shackelton successfully returned to Elephant Island in Antarctica to rescue 22...
Aug 31, 2024
Today in History: August 28, MLK delivers "I Have a Dream" speech
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech before an estimated 250,000 people in front of the Lincoln Memorial in...
Aug 28, 2024
Today in History: August 26, De Gaulle leads victory march through Paris
On Aug. 26, 1944, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle braved the threat of German snipers as he led a victory march in Paris, which had just...
Aug 26, 2024
Today in History: August 19, last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq
Today is Monday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2024. There are 134 days left in the year.
Aug 19, 2024
Today in History: August 18, 19th Amendment gives women the vote
On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing American women's right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became...
Aug 18, 2024
Today in History: August 17, Clinton admits to Lewinsky affair
Today in history: On August 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton gave grand jury testimony via closed-circuit television from the White House…
Aug 17, 2024
Today in History: August 16, American music loses two legends
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Aug 16, 2024
Today in History: August 14, FDR signs Social Security Act
Today in History: August 14, FDR signs Social Security Act
Aug 14, 2024
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