Benedict Arnold Commits Treason
On September 21, 1780, American Revolutionary War General Benedict Arnold met with the British as part of a plan to hand over West Point – an act of treason.
This Day in History
First Use of Tanks in World War I
On September 15, 1916, the first tanks were used in the World War I Battle of the Somme.
Death of President McKinley
Eight days after being shot by an assassin at the Pan-American Expo, President McKinley died on September 14, 1901.
Treaty Of Paris Ends Revolutionary War
After more than eight years of fighting, the American Revolutionary War came to and end on September 3, 1783, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
“Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick”
On September 2, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech at the Minnesota State Fair where he first publicly used the now-famous phrase, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
Princess Diana’s Sudden Death
On August 31, 1997, the world was shocked when Princess Diana was involved in a car crash that took her life.
Happy Birthday Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman was born on August 29, 1915 in Stockholm, Sweden, and was named after the princess of Sweden at the time.
Happy Birthday Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was born Agnes Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910 in what is today North Macedonia.
Dolley Madison Saves Famous Washington Portrait
On August 24, 1814, as British troops approached the American capital, First Lady Dolley Madison insisted on saving important historical relics, including a portrait of our first president.