Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. Roosevelt’s four terms in office coincided with two of the most turbulent eras in American history – the Great Depression and the Second World War.
On January 26, 1949, the Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory first saw light. Still in use today, the Hale telescope is one of the world’s largest optical telescopes.
On January 22, 1901, the longest-reigning British monarch up to that time, Queen Victoria, died. In all, Victoria reigned for 63 years, seven months, and two days.
On January 8, 1963, Chester Noongwook made his final trip delivering mail in Alaska via dog sled.
On December 15, 1864, Union forces launched the successful Battle of Nashville.
Judge and lawyer John Bassett Moore was born on December 3, 1860, in Smyrna, Delaware.
On November 30, 1874, future British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born in Woodstock, England.
Abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth died on November 26, 1883, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
On November 21, 1789, North Carolina was admitted as the 12th state of the union.