Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1945: Trials against 24 Nazi war criminals start at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany (more info)
1947: Princess—now Queen—Elizabeth marries Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in London (more info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1907: Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory collectively enter the United States as Oklahoma, the 46th state (more info)
1914: The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States officially opens (more info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1777: After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation (more info)
1867: The first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City (more info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1841: James Braid first sees a demonstration of animal magnetism, which leads to his study of the subject he eventually calls hypnotism (more info)
1927: The Holland Tunnel opens to traffic as the first Hudson River car tunnel linking New Jersey to New York City (more info)