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12/13/2013 12:00 AM
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U.S. National Guard Birthday -- 1636
The U.S. National Guard traces its long history back to the early colony days when the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony on December 13, 1636, ordered the formation of three regiments in the Boston area. A militia and defense act by the first...
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12/18/2013 12:00 AM
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Gold Star Wives Day
The U.S. Senate designated December 18 as a day to honor and recognize the contributions of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. The group provides service, support, and friendship to widows and widowers of military personnel who died on active duty or...
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1/16/2014 12:00 AM
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Operation Desert Storm -- 1991
Operation Desert Storm, the massive U.S.-led offensive against Iraq, began as the first fighter aircraft were launched from Saudi Arabia and off U.S. and British aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf. All evening, aircraft from the U.S.-led military coalition...
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5/26/2014 12:00 AM
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May to commemorate U.S. soldiers who died while in military service. The day honors American soldiers who have died in all wars. Many Americans visit cemeteries and memorials. The U.S....
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6/14/2014 12:00 AM
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Flag Day
Although not an official holiday in the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. In 1916, President...
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6/14/2014 12:00 AM
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U.S. Army Birthday -- 1775
The U.S. Army was officially formed on 14 June 1775 by a secret resolution of the Continental Congress to aid the fight for independence for the 13 colonies that shortly thereafter became the original United States of America. George Washington was chosen...
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7/4/2014 12:00 AM
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U.S. Independence Day
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, in which the young American colonies declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1776. The young...
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8/1/2014 12:00 AM
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First World War erupts -- 1914
Four days after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Germany and Russia declare war against each other, France orders a general mobilization, and the first German army units cross into Luxembourg in preparation for the German invasion of France. During...
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8/2/2014 12:00 AM
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Delegates sign Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1776, members of Congress affix their signatures to an enlarged copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Fifty-six congressional delegates in total signed the document, including some who were not present at the vote approving the declaration....
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8/2/2014 12:00 AM
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Hitler becomes fuhrer -- 1934
With the death of German President Paul von Hindenburg, Chancellor Adolf Hitler becomes absolute dictator of Germany under the title of Fuhrer, or "Leader." The German army took an oath of allegiance to its new commander-in-chief, and the last...
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