President McKinley Dies
Eight days after being shot by an assassin at the Pan-American Expo, President McKinley died on September 14, 1901.
American History
New York City Becomes America’s First Capital
On September 13, 1788, New York City was established as America’s first capital under the Constitution of the United States.
Geronimo Surrenders, Ending Major Indian Wars
After nearly 30 years fighting the Americans and Mexicans that invaded his home, Geronimo surrendered on September 4, 1886.
U.S. Treasury Department Founded
In the wake of the American Revolution, Congress established the Treasury Department on September 2, 1789.
Thurgood Marshall Appointed Supreme Court Justice
On August 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became America’s first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Birth of America’s 36th President
Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) was born on August 27, 1908 in Stonewall, Texas, and was the oldest of five children.
First Public Presidential Car Ride
Touring New England on August 22, 1902, Theodore Roosevelt became the first sitting President to publicly ride in an automobile.
America Adds 50th State – Hawaii
On August 21, 1959, America became the 50-state nation we know today with the addition of Hawaii.
Birth of First English Child in America
On August 18, 1587, Virginia Dare was born at Roanoke Island (present-day North Carolina). However, little of her life after that is know due to the mysterious disappearance of the entire colony.