1893Lizzie Borden took an axe... or not
Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her parents, was found innocent by a jury in New Bedford, Mass.
-
1756
British soldiers were thrown into the cell known as the "Black Hole of Calcutta."
-
1782
The Great Seal of the United States was adopted.
-
1819
The 320-ton Savannah became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic.
-
1837
Queen Victoria ascended the British throne.
-
1863
West Virginia became the 35th state in the United States.
-
1967
Muhammad Ali was convicted of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted.
or choose another day:
or select month and date:
or enter a year:
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
