British Recapture Fort Ticonderoga
On July 6, 1777, the British ended a five-day siege and re-took Fort Ticonderoga two years after the Americans had captured it.
American History
Deaths of Two American Presidents
On America’s 50th birthday, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, two of the men that helped forge the nation, died hours apart.
Idaho Becomes 43rd State
On July 3, 1890, Idaho was admitted as America’s 43rd state.
President Garfield Assassinated
On July 2, 1881, an assassin shot President James Garfield just four months into his presidency.
Virginia Becomes 10th State
On June 25, 1788, Virginia ratified the US Constitution and was admitted as the 10th state of the Union.
Wisconsin Becomes 30th State
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First Woman to Fly Solo Across the Atlantic
On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart completed the first solo flight across the Atlantic by a female, five years to day after Charles Lindbergh first made the same trip.
Minnesota Becomes 32nd State
Minnesota was admitted to the Union on May 11, 1858.
Victory in Europe Day
On May 8, 1945, Americans celebrated Germany’s defeat with the first Victory in Europe Day.