Today In History — 1305: William Wallace Is Executed
Examining the Life, Death and Legacy of a Scottish Hero Depiction of William Wallace in Stained Glass, At the Wallace Monument, Stirling ScotlandPhoto By Otter - Own work, CC BY-SA…
Today in History — 1977: The Death of Elvis Presley
A Look Back at the Life, Passing and Legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll When it comes to music, few figures are as legendary and influential as Elvis…
Today in History: 1974 — Gerald Ford Becomes President
Our Only Commander-In-Chief Never Elected President or Vice-President The date was August 9, 1974 -- 50 years ago today -- when Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the 38th…
Today in History — 1914: The Assassination That Sparked the First World War
A Look Back at the Event Which Was the Catalyst for the Great War The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand -- the heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne -- was…
Today in History — 1777: Birth of the Star-Spangled Banner
A Look Back at the Adoption of Our National Flag It was nearly a year after the 13 American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain -- 247 years ago…