Author: Morgan O’Brien

Post-It Notes

April 6, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 6, 1980, 3M began selling Post-it notes.
First Presidential Veto

April 5, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 5, 1792, Washington issued the first presidential veto.
Peace Symbol Introduced

April 4, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 4, 1958, the world was introduced to the iconic peace symbol.
Marshall Plan Implemented

April 3, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

The Marshall Plan was implemented on April 3, 1948.
Wilson Asks For Declaration of War

April 2, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson requested a declaration of war against Germany.
Netherland Grant Legal Rights to Same-Sex Couples

April 1, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 1, 2001, Netherlands became the first country to grant legal rights to same-sex couples.
Eiffel Tower Inaugurated

March 31, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

March 31, 1889, Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in Paris.
Alaska Purchase Signed

March 30, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

March 30, 1867, the United States signed the Alaska Purchase.
23rd Amendment Ratified

March 29, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

March 29, 1961, the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was ratified.
Istanbul, Not Constantinople

March 28, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

March 28, 1930, Constantinople was renamed Istanbul.