Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1789 – The storming and destruction of Bastille marks the beginning of the French Revolution (More info) 1798 – The Sedition Act becomes law, making it a federal crime to write, publish or utte…
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – In New York City, opponents of the draft begin three days of rioting which will be later regarded as the worst in U.S. history (More info) 1923 – The Hollywood sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Los An…
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1543 – King Henry VIII marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr (More info) 1861 – Wild Bill Hickok gains fame as a gunfighter after he coolly shoots three men in his first shootout (Mor…
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1804 – Vice President Aaron Burr fatally wounds Alexander Hamilton in a duel (More info) 1922 – The Hollywood Bowl, one of the world’s largest natural amphitheaters, opens in Lo…