Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1910 Captain David Beatty became the youngest admiral in the Royal Navy since Horatio Nelson.
1910 Construction concludes on the Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming, then the world's tallest dam at 99 meters (325 feet).
1910 William D. Boyce's incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America lays the foundation for a century of youth development and community service.
1910 A harrowing avalanche engulfs a Great Northern Railway train in Washington, resulting in the tragic loss of 96 lives, a somber day etched in the annals of Pacific Northwest history.
1910 A transformative moment in philanthropy unfolds as John D. Rockefeller Jr. announces his retirement from business affairs to fully dedicate himself to the noble cause of the Rockefeller Foundation.
1910 A pioneering moment in aviation history takes flight as French aviator Raymonde de Laroche becomes the first woman to receive a pilot's license.
1910 A pioneering moment in aviation history occurred as Henri Fabre took flight in the Fabre Hydravion, becoming the first person to successfully fly a seaplane from a water runway in France.
1910 A monumental moment in South American infrastructure as the Transandine Railway is inaugurated, linking Chile and Argentina.
1910 The Austro-Hungarian Navy launches SMS Zrínyi, one of its final pre-dreadnought battleships, symbolizing the end of an era.
1910 Boston Arena, the oldest existing indoor ice hockey arena still used for the sport, opened its doors for the first time, becoming a hallowed ground for ice hockey enthusiasts and athletes alike.
1910 French aviator Louis Paulhan emerges victorious in the London to Manchester air race, a historic moment in aviation.
1910 The People's Budget, a groundbreaking legislative move, passed in the UK Parliament, setting a precedent for wealth redistribution and social reform.
1910 The Royal Canadian Navy's creation in 1910 laid the foundation for Canada's maritime defense and international naval presence.
1910 The British Empire witnessed a momentous transition as George V ascended the throne, succeeding his father, Edward VII, as King of Great Britain, Ireland, and numerous overseas territories.
1910 The South Africa Act came into force, paving the way for the Union of South Africa, shaping the nation's destiny.
1910 Channel Conquest: Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce Limited, achieves the first non-stop double crossing of the English Channel by airplane.
1910 In 1910, Aurel Vlaicu piloted the A. Vlaicu nr. 1 on its maiden flight, contributing to the early days of aviation history.
1910 The first Father's Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington, honoring fathers and their crucial role in families.
1910 The United States Congress passed the Mann Act, igniting debates over morality, and its ambiguous language would continue to affect legal proceedings for years to come.
1910 Igor Stravinsky's ballet, The Firebird, made its triumphant debut in the City of Light, catapulting him to fame as a visionary composer.
1910 In the annals of medical history, Emil Kraepelin bestows the name "Alzheimer's disease" in his book Clinical Psychiatry, honoring his colleague Alois Alzheimer's pioneering work in neurology.
1910 The Ottoman Empire's capture of Shkodër in 1910 signified the end of the Albanian Revolt and a significant chapter in Balkan history.
1910 The Inland Northwest of the United States experienced an unprecedented wildfire event known as the Great Fire of 1910 on this day. The confluence of many small wildfires into a massive blaze resulted in the destruction of approximately 3 million acres and the tragic loss of 87 lives.
1910 Japan takes to the skies with its first successful powered flight, marking a pioneering moment in aviation history.
1910 Munich resonates with the harmonious premiere of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, featuring a chorus of 852 singers and an orchestra of 171 players, with the talented Bruno Walter as the rehearsal assistant conductor.
1910 The Duke of York's Picture House opens in Brighton, becoming Britain's oldest continually operating cinema.
1910 Indian journalist Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai was arrested and exiled after criticizing the government of Travancore.
1910 A devastating bomb blast rocks the Los Angeles Times building, claiming the lives of 21 individuals and leaving a lasting impact on journalism and security measures.
1910 Portugal underwent a revolution that toppled the monarchy and declared the establishment of a republic, altering the nation's destiny.
1910 Eleftherios Venizelos began his first of seven terms as Prime Minister of Greece, embarking on a long and influential political career.
1910 Theodore Roosevelt makes history by becoming the first U.S. president to take flight, piloted by Arch Hoxsey.
1910 Aviation history takes flight as English aviator Claude Grahame-White boldly lands his aircraft on Executive Avenue near the White House in Washington, D.C., capturing the imagination of a nation.
1910 The pioneering Airship America embarks on the inaugural transatlantic flight attempt, departing from New Jersey and setting the stage for aviation history.
1910 HMS Niobe makes its historic arrival in Halifax Harbour, becoming the very first ship of the Royal Canadian Navy.
1910 Hawley Harvey Crippen enters history as the first felon arrested with the aid of radio technology, accused of poisoning his wife.
1910 The Wright brothers and Max Morehouse undertook the first air freight shipment on November 7, 1910, from Dayton, Ohio, to Columbus, Ohio.
1910 Thomas A. Davis opens the San Diego Army and Navy Academy on this day, with the official founding date later confirmed as November 23, 1910, nurturing generations of future leaders.
1910 Aviation history takes flight as Eugene Burton Ely achieves the remarkable first-ever ship takeoff in Hampton Roads, Virginia, aboard a Curtiss pusher aircraft on a makeshift deck.
1910 The suffragettes' march to the British Parliament in London, marred by police brutality, amplifies their struggle for women's voting rights.
1910 The Mexican Revolution ignites as Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosí, a clarion call for a sweeping revolt in Mexico.
1910 Sailors aboard Brazil's warships, including the Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Bahia, launched the Revolta da Chibata (Revolt of the Lash) in a powerful display of resistance.
1910 Sweden witnesses the end of an era as Johan Alfred Ander becomes the last individual to face execution in the country. His story serves as a poignant reminder of the evolution of justice and human rights.
1910 The City of Light, Paris, dazzles the world with the first-ever demonstration of modern neon lighting at the Paris Motor Show, illuminating the path to a brighter future in illumination technology.
1910 The Hulton Bank Colliery No. 3 Pit in Over Hulton, Westhoughton, England, bears witness to a devastating underground explosion, resulting in 344 miners' fatalities.
1910 The skies above Australia bear witness to a historic feat as John Robertson Duigan takes to the heavens in the Duigan pusher biplane—the first aircraft to be crafted on Australian soil, marking a remarkable chapter in aviation history.
