On this day the U.S. Army received its first African American general in its history. This was an event of great historical significance, especially since there was still...
This day is often considered the beginning of the Tokugawa family’s reign over Japan. Thus began the so-called Tokugawa shogunate, a period that lasted a full 268 years,...
On this day the Germanic Vandal people conquered the city of Carthage in North Africa. The event took place on the 641st anniversary of the Roman victory over the Carthag...
Taizé is an international ecumenical monastic society, popular among Christians of various denominations, including Catholics. Taizé promotes the unification of Christian...
James Cameron, one of the most celebrated film directors of today, was born on this day in 1954. He was born in Canada, in Kapuskasing, Ontario, some 200 km from the U.S....
One of the most well-known Popes in history, Alexander VI Borgia, was elected on this day in 1492. The Pope remains a popular subject for historical fiction, as evidenced...
On this day died one of the tallest women in history. Her name was Anna Haining Bates and she was from Canada. Her parents were Scottish immigrants and she was born on t...
