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7/4/2013 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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8/1/2013 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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8/2/2013 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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8/2/2013 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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8/2/2013 12:00 AM
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Iraq invades Kuwait -- 1990
At about 2 a.m. local time, Iraqi forces invade Kuwait, Iraq's tiny, oil-rich neighbor. Kuwait's defense forces were rapidly overwhelmed, and those that were not destroyed retreated to Saudi Arabia. The emir of Kuwait, his family, and other government...
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8/9/2013 12:00 AM
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Operation Desert Shield -- 1990
Operation Desert Shield, the American defense of Saudi Arabia, began as U.S. forces raced to the Persian Gulf. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, meanwhile, built up his occupying army in Kuwait to about 300,000 troops. |
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8/19/2013 12:00 AM
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U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers convicted of spying by USSR
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9/18/2013 12:00 AM
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U.S. Air Force Birthday -- 1947
The U.S. Air Force was created by the National Security Act of 1947 and was signed into law by President Harry. S. Truman. Born out of the Army Air Corps, it became a full partner with the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy in defending the country. General Carl...
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10/13/2013 12:00 AM
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U.S. Navy Birthday – 1775
The Continental Congress established the United States Navy as the Continental Navy on 13 October 1775 by authorizing the procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of two armed vessels to cruise in search of munitions ships supplying the British...
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11/10/2013 12:00 AM
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U.S. Marine Corps Birthday -- 1775
The United States Marine Corps was established on 10 November 1775 by a resolution of the Continental Congress as the Continental Marines to fight for independence at sea and on shore. Samuel Nichols served as the first Commandant. |