Category: Today In History

  • Woman’s Suffrage Movement Begins

    Woman’s Suffrage Movement Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 19, 1848, the women’s suffrage movement began.

  • Edict of Expulsion

    Edict of Expulsion

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 18, 1290, the Edict of Expulsion was issued.

  • Spanish Civil War

    Spanish Civil War

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 17, 1936, the Spanish Civil War began.

  • Catcher in the Rye Published

    Catcher in the Rye Published

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 16, 1951, The Catcher in the Rye was published.

  • Alzheimer’s Named

    Alzheimer’s Named

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 15, 1910, Alzheimer’s disease was given a name.

  • Bastille Stormed

    Bastille Stormed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 14, 1789, the Bastille was stormed by a mob of angry citizens.

  • NYC Draft Riots Start

    NYC Draft Riots Start

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 13, 1863, the New York City draft riots began.

  • Disco Demolition Night

    Disco Demolition Night

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 12, 1979, Disco Demolition Night between the White Sox and the Tigers double header.

  • Burr – Hamilton Duel

    Burr – Hamilton Duel

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 11, 1804, the Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel took place.

  • Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen

    Lady Jane Grey Becomes Queen

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 10, 1553, Lady Jane Grey was declared Queen of England.