Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1826 The Menai Suspension Bridge's opening in 1826 marked a revolutionary leap in engineering, connecting Anglesey to Wales and serving as a blueprint for modern suspension bridge design.
1826 University College London emerges as an academic beacon, laying its cornerstone as the illustrious University of London.
1826 The signing of the Treaty of Yandabo marks the end of the First Anglo-Burmese War.
1826 Pope Leo XII's apostolic constitution Quo Graviora, published in 1826, reinforced the Catholic Church's stance against Freemasonry.
1826 The skilled astronomer James Dunlop unveiled the celestial wonder known as the galaxy Centaurus A, expanding humanity's cosmic horizons.
1826 HMS Beagle, an illustrious ship with Charles Darwin on board, embarked on its maiden voyage, laying the foundation for groundbreaking scientific discoveries that would reshape our understanding of life on Earth.
1826 In 1826, the Maniots, a fiercely independent people, achieved a remarkable feat by defeating Egyptian forces led by Ibrahim Pasha in the Battle of Vergas. This battle showcased the determination of the Maniots in defending their homeland.
1826 On this historic day, the second and third Presidents of the United States, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, both passed away, their legacies forever intertwined.
1826 Major Gordon Laing's historic journey unfolds as he becomes the first European to set foot in the enigmatic city of Timbuktu, a momentous achievement in the annals of exploration.
1826 Captain William Morgan's arrest in Batavia, New York, on debt charges follows his declaration to publish "The Mysteries of Free Masonry," a book critical of Freemasonry. These events set in motion the mystery surrounding his disappearance.
1826 The U.S. railway revolution commences with the Granite Railway, the nation's first chartered railway, beginning its operations.
1826 The arrival of the Greek frigate Hellas in Nafplion signifies the birth of the Hellenic Navy, with the ship becoming its first flagship.
1826 Benjamin W. Edwards made a bold move by riding into Mexican-controlled Nacogdoches, Texas, on December 16, 1826, and declaring himself the ruler of the Republic of Fredonia, marking a unique moment in Texas history.
1826 American settlers in Nacogdoches, Mexican Texas, ignite the Fredonian Rebellion, declaring their independence amidst a changing landscape.
1826 The notorious Eggnog Riot at the United States Military Academy underscores the importance of discipline and order in the armed forces.
1826 The notorious Eggnog Riot at the United States Military Academy concludes after a wild night of festivities and misbehavior.
1826 Missolonghi's inhabitants endure a year-long siege by Turkish forces, their resilience etched in history.
