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Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patricks day is a day where Americans in the U.S. and ireland celebrate the day Saint Patrick died on. Saint Patrick was a protector over his religion. Today most people wear green to symbolize the clover that Saint Patrick used to discribe the Holy Trinity(Father, Son, Holy Spirit) -
Oct 9, 1000
Leif Ericson
Known to people that Ericson was the first person to discover america nearly five-hundred years before Columbus. -
Sep 20, 1519
Around The World
Ferdinand Magellan, a sea captian , left from spain with five other ships. one ship returned to spain, it was the first time a ship had sailed around the world. -
Nov 17, 1558
Queen Elizabeth 1
Upon the Queen Mary's death, Elizabeth became the first Queen of England. She was well educated, she read and spoke several languages. She could also play several musical instruments. She was often called "Good Queen Bess" she made the well-being of England her main goal in life. -
Dec 13, 1577
Around The World
First Englishman to sail around the world. He didnt intend to sail around the world, his plan was to explore the pacific coast of America. He was the only one that has done it. -
Sir Wlater Raleigh
Sir Walter walked calmly up a wooden platform. Placed his head on a wooden block, and moments later he was headless. -
First Indian Treaty
John Carver, governor of the Plymouth colony made a treaty with Chief Massasoit, head of the Wampanoag tribe. This was the first treaty the indians had with European settlers made within the 13 colonies. New England had taken over more and more of the indians land. Metacomet war started in 1675 that involved not only Wampanoags but other tribes and colonists in New England. -
Ben Frankilin
The first person to open a public in America. his purpose was to share his books with others. He was a scientist and inventor. It was him who flew a homemade kite during a thunderstorm and proved that lightning was electricity. -
Benjamin Banneker
Considered to be the best unknown black person in early history of the U.S. he was a famous writer, astronomer, craftsman, and a mathmatician. -
John Adams
The 2nd president of the United States, but the first vice president of the U.S. also. -
John Hancock
John was the leader in the American colonies. He became known as one of the founding fathers. he played in an imporrtant role in helping the 13 colonies win their independence. He is best remembered as the first person to sign the decloration of independence. -
Weatherperson's Day
Weather Day commemorates the memory of america's first weather reporter John Jeffries. -
Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr was state attorney general. Then was elected to the U.S. senate in 1791. In 1800 he became vice president of the U.S. He murded Hamilton but not convicted. He was eventually arrested for treasen. -
Alexander Hamilton
The first to be secretary of treasury when George Washington was president of the U.S. he kept track of money and what the states needed to be stronger. -
Robert Fulton
A good painter, An artist. Hs arts soon became mechanical things. built a steam boat and named it "Clermont". -
Swallow Day
The Swallow is a bird that mostly moves together with groups, and is most likely to be found at San Juan Capistrano mission in L.A. California. The Swallows can be seen arriving on March 19 to make its home. They almost always Arrive and leave on the same date. -
Washington's Farewell
After leading the 13 colonies to victory over one of the most powerful countires in the world, he felt his job complete and said his farewell. -
Pennsylvania
The second state of the U.S. one of the most historic of all fifty states. One historic event was the Civil War. Another name for the city is "City of Brotherly Love." Founder of the colony, William Penn the famous quaker. -
North Carolina
The 12th state to join the union. Its the leading state in both farming and manufacturing of tobacco products. Its also the leading state for making fabrics and wooden furniture. -
First U.S. Mint
The first U.S. mint building was built in Philadelphia, pennsylvania. The word "mint" is a latin word meaning "money". The first copper and half cent nickle coins were made there, then the silver dollars. Most of the coins that first came along were made there. -
Capitol Building
First president of the United States, Goerge Washington, laid the cornerstone of the Capitol building -
Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney was a mechancal genuis and he was granted a patent for his invention of the cotton gin. The gin changed the entire cotton industry in the south. The gin was a cylinder covered with teeth which revolved against a very close space. The cotton fibers were pulled though the bars, leaving seeds behind. -
Millard Fillmore
Millard was the vice president of the United States when Zachary Taaylor was president, then became the 13th president after Taylor died. Millard was president for only 32 months from 1850 to 1853. -
Fall Of The Alamo
Texas used to belong to mexico lang ago. The government let U.S. settlers roam the texas territory. As more settlers arrived, they got angry over the rules set by mexico. Finally americans wanted to get away from Mexico and be independent. So then a war began between mexico and texas. Texas won Independence. -
Zebulon Pike
A lieutenant in the U.S. army, discovered a moutnain peak in what now is Colorado. The mountains are known as the Rocky Mountains. -
National Nickname
During WW2 the U.S. government bought army supplies from a contractor named Elnert Anderson. Samuel Wilson was hirred by the government to inspect the goods as they were recieved at Troy on the hudson New York. The young workers there called Samuel Wilson, Thier boss "Uncle Sam" -
The Battle of Lake Erie
The war between the United States and Great Britain. -
Sad Day For Indians
The day two of the greatest indian chiefs were defeated. -
The Star-Spangled Banner
The national anthem of the United States by Francis Scott Key. -
Susan B. Anthony
Susan fought for women's rights before it became an issue. At the time of womens rights, women could not own propertys, the money earned from women belonged to her husband. Decisions were always made by men. In 1920 the constituion was amended, or changed all women voting rights. -
Antarctica
Nathaniel Palmer, an American sea captian, became the first explorer to see Antarctica. He thought the Antarctica Peninsula was an island. It wasn't until 1840 when Lieutenant Charles Wilkes sailed along the coast of Antarctica that was then proven to be a continent. -
Napoleon
Napoleon, the emperor of France, started his retreat from Russia while they invaded Russia. -
Lewis Carroll
English author Lewis Carroll wrote a first book "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland" better known as "Alice in Wonderland". the book was written for the enjoyement of Alice Liddell, the duaghter of the dean of the school that Lewis taught at. -
Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri. He became one of the most famous writers, not only in America, but in the world. His books were written in many languages and enjoyed in many different countries. -
Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill was a rider for the pony express. He delivered mail country to country. it was a very dangerous job. he became fearless so he was known as a fearless and perfect rider, scout, and a good hunter. He later on got a job for supplying buffalo meat for laborers. -
Iowa
29th state to join the union. Iowa is one of the greatest farm states. Today iowa helps feed the world by leading other states in growing corn and raising hogs. -
Thomas Edison
Thomas was the first to invent the light bulb and a power building so other people could use the light bulb. He also invented the telephone, phonograph, and motion picture equipment. -
Johnny Appleseed Day
This day is the anniversary of the death of John Chapman(Johnny Appleseed. Johnny Planted apple seeds all over pensylvania and ohio. He traveled by canoe and on foot with his cargo seeds. He was very intelligent and a very amazing individual. -
Jesse James
The first american heroic outlaw figure. Jesse was on the run and was hunted troughout the midwest. He managed to get away from the law one way or another. -
Jessie James
Jessie James was a good and bad bank robber -
The Whitmans
Marcus Whitman; his wife, Narcissa, and about a dozen other people were killed by Cayuse Indians. The Whitmans were missionaries. -
Gold Discovered
James Marshall, a carpenter was working on a ranch belonging to john sutter. He discovered gold, this was the begginging of the california Gold Rush of 1848. -
Luther BurBank
Luther was always into vegetables, fruits, and plants. When he was 26 in Santa Rosa California, he experimented with vegetables and furit seeds and made combinations of fruits and vegies. He developed 800 new types of fruits flowers and vegetables. After his death he was working on 3,000 Experiments. -
Robert Louis Stevenson
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He's known through out the world for his adventure stories. some like "Treasure Island", "Dr.Jekyll", "Mr.Hyde", "kidnapped". -
Walter Reed
Looking for a carrier disease called yellow fever -
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher was a teacher and a writer after her marriage. She wrote about the lifestyle the slaves lived while they were with thier masters. She published novels in 1851 about how slavery was evil. It gave people a chance to finally realize that slavery should not exist and people began to riase against slavery, later called the anitslavery movement. -
George Eastman
George Eastman created the first ever "Kodak" camera -
John Brown Harpers Ferry
John Brown captured a federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. The arsenal contained weapons and ammunition. -
Jane Addams
Jane Addams opened a hull house for the poor people that could be taught to and cared for in Chicago(1889) -
John Pershing
Pershing was put in charge of the american army. -
Medal Of Honor
Medals are rewwared to individuals that have done an outstanding act (heroic) these medals are also given to members in armed forces. The first person to be awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor was Colonel Bernard Irwin. He showed outstanding courage for leading his troops in battle against Apache indians. -
James Naismith
The inventor of the most popular winter sport was born in canada. -
First Ironclad Ships
Back then the ships were made a wood. During the wars the ships would get severly damaged or destroyed. Durong the civil war the north blockaded all the ports in the south. Ships were not able to pass in or out of places that were docked. The North and South both made ships covered with iron so that the ship could handle cannon shots. The South's ship was named Merrimac which had been sunk by the North. The North's ship was named Monitor. -
William Sydney Porter
Famous short story writer. -
Sam Houston
Sam became President of the Rupublic of Texas. -
Gettysburg Address
The day Abraham Lincoln the 16th President of the U.S., gave a very specail speech. The speech was called the Gettysburg Address. The speech was given at the Gettysburg. -
Hidden Treasure
During the American Civil War, a band of southern soldiers rode into a small town in vermont. Three groups of men split up and took a few minutes to rob a bank in thier checkpoints. later on the robbers were captured and "couldnt rememeber what had happened" to the money and gold. -
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
The first commissioner of baseball, he became one of the most powerful figures in baseball. -
The Mary Celeste
One of the most famous ghost ships of all time. -
Pablo Picasso
In the country of Spain, one of the most famous painters of the 1900's was born, not only a painter but also a sculptor. -
GunFight At The Ok Corral
A famous gunfight took place in Tombstone, Arizona. This gunfight became known as the GunFight at the OK Corral. -
Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis was the first American writer to win the nobel prize for literature. He was greatly known of his books, magazines, biographies and more. -
Knute Rockne
The best college football coach of his time. He coached for Notre Dame University in chicago. Him and his team won almost every game they played against. -
Montana
Montana became the 41st state. -
Chief Sitting Bull
Chief Sitting was killed by police as they tried to arrest him because of the worrying the white people had against thier religion. -
First Gasoline Automobile
The fist American-made the gasoline powered automobile. -
Horseless Carriage Race
The first horseless carriage race in the U.S. took place in chicago. The race was to see if the horseless carriage, the first kind of automobile was just a toy or a valuable motor vehicle of the future. -
Al Capone
The most famous criminal during the 1930's, hes also known as "scareface". He was so powerful that he controlled just about the city of chicago. -
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor married her cousin, Franklin Roosevelt. the 32nd president of the U.S. -
Oklahoma
The day Oklahoma became the 46th state. the work oklahoma means "Red People". -
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson was vice president at the time that John F. Kennedy was president. Then became the 36th president when Kennedy was shot. Johnson is also remembered for the civil rights act. -
First Plane Tragedy
First death caused by airplane crash at Fort Myer. The victim was lieutenant Thomas Selfridge in the U.S. Signal Corps. -
Chief Red Cloud
Chief Red was the only name gone down in history as the only chief to have won a war against the U.S, -
Boy Scout Of America
Boy Scouts of America was founded in washington D.C. by William Boyce. It was an idea from the British Boy Scout Association. This program was ment to promote mental, moral, and physical training of its members so they become good citizens. -
First Coast To Coast Flight
Calbraith Rodgers landed his airplane in Pasadena, California, and became the first person to fly across the U.S. -
Robert Scott
English explorer Cpt. Robert Scott reached the south pole hoping that he was the first one to set foot on the frozen land. -
Arizona
Arizona became the 48th state in the U.S. Its the sixth largest state in the southwestern U.S. the nickname for Aizona is the Grand Conyon State. Phoenix Is the capital. -
Richard Nixon
the 37th president of the U.S. he became the only president to resign on August 9, 1974. he resigned because of the break in that had him being suspicious about the watergate scandal. if he had not resigned, he would have been impeached, put in jail. -
Jesse Owens
Considered the worlds fastest human -
Lincoln Memorial
The cornerstone was laid on the foundation of the lincoln memorial. A corner stone is the first stone put down to mark a famous building. The famous building was being built in Washington D.C. the monument of Abraham lincoln. -
Buffalo Bill Cody
A well known western hero William Cody but better known as Buffalo Bill. He became a famous rider for the pony express when he was fifteen. In 1883 Buffalo Bill put together a Wild West Show. it involved all the cowboys, indians, buffaloes and horses. -
Bobby Riggs
Bobby Riggs is remebered as a world-champion tennis player and also remebered as a world-champion that lost to a highly publicized game to a women when he was 55. -
Alvin York
Single-handedly captured an entire battalion of German soldiers. -
Jackie Robinson
Robinson was born in georgia and was the first black player in major league Baseball. A little before 1947 black players could not play in mjor leagues, they had their own teams and leagues. Branch Rickley started a team of his own for blacks, "The Brooklyn Dodgers" -
Famous American Aviator
Charles Lindbergh At age 21 he bought a plane and began solo flying. He flew in the Air force and chief pilot in chicago st. louis air-mail route. He tried the challenge of flying to paris france non stop for $25,000. From New York City 3,610 miles later the french honored Charles. Him and his wife's infant son was kidnapped and murdered. -
Black Sox Scandal
Two of the sox players admitted that they were up to eight players who took money from gamblers to let the Reds win the series. -
Charles Schulz
The creator of the show and characters Charlie Brown. Charles is one of the best drawers in the world. -
James Earl Carter, Jr.
James Earl Carter was born in Plains, Georgia. Soon became known as Jimmy Carter who then became the 39th president of the U.S. in 1977 to 1981 -
National Magic Day
Its celebrated in honor of the great magician Harry Houdini. It was on this day in Harry Houdini died in 1926. -
Martin Luther King, JR.
The most famous leader that worked to bring about equal rights for black people. He gave a speech "I Have A Dream" at the lincoln memorial in washington D.C. on August 28, 1963. -
Pluto
Pluto isnt concidered a planet, but back in the 1930's it was. In the late 1800's astronomers suspected there must be another planet beyond neptune "Planet X". Pluto is slightly smaller than the moon, astronomers think its a solid masss of ice coverd rock. -
Frankin Roosevelt
Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the U.S. he was president longer than any other man. He served a total of 12 years. He was president during the great deppresion and World War 2. -
Elvis Presley
King of Rock-and-Roll. Elvis Presley was 19 years old and a truck driver, he also recored his first song. he recorded another song two years later called "Heartbreak Hotel" the song that gained him most of his fame as a Rock-and-Roll singer. -
Baseball Hall Of Fame
The first Baseball players were elected to the hall of fame. the first five players to be in the Baseball hall of fame was Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson. -
Jim Henson
The creator of the muppets. -
A Wartime Decision
In Hawaii, naval base Pearl Harbor was bombed by the japanese on December 7, 1941 this began WW2. Soon after the war began President Franklin Roosevelt signed an order to have the japanese Americans put into enclosed camps where prisoners were held after the war ended. -
Pearl Harbor
At about 8:00 am at the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Japanese attacked right away and brought the U.S. into WW2. -
United Nations Day
The purpose of the United Nations Day is to work for world peace. Also to make lives better. -
The BermudaTriangle
In the Atlantic Ocean off the southeastern coast of Florida is a place called Bermuda riangle or also called the Devil's Triangle. Five U.S Navy airplanes disappeared all of a sudden. -
Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown was born, but not like other regular children. -
Two-Term Limit
The term limit law that is written in the constituion the 22nd Amendment states that a president can only serve 2 terms and no more, basically 8 years as president. No other president before Franklin Rooseverlt had ever served more than two terms. -
Sputnik 1
Russians sent a man-made satellite named Sputnik 1. This was the beginning of the space age. -
Trapped Miners
The earth shook under a small mining town in canada. When the aerth stopped shaking, 24 miners were found dead. -
Nixon-Kennedy Debate
The first presidential election debate was on all major television networks in Chicago at 9:30 p.m. -
Gordie Howe
Gordie Howie became the first hockey player to score more than 1,000 points in regular season play. He played for the Detroit Red Wings. -
Orbiting Earth
John Glenn Circled the earth in his space craft "Friendship 7" three times foward and back. -
Bonnie Blair
Bonnie Blair was a world famous speed skater. She is the only one to win five gold medals in olympic history. -
Warren Commision
The Warren Commision repport was released to the people by president Lyndon B. Johnson. To look into the assassination of John F. Kennedy. -
National Cowboy Hall Of Fame
The day that the National Cowboy hall Of Fame was opened in Oklahoma City. The museum honors outstanding Americans who helped develope the American West. -
Woody Guthrie
Folk singer Woody Guthrie died from Huntington's disease. -
Gerald Ford
Firat to be appointed Vice President rather than being elected. He became the 40th Vice President. -
Jefferson Davis
The day Jefferson Davis became a U.S. citizen -
To Jupiter And Beyond
Spacecraft Voyager 1 was launched into space for the first time, and reached the planet Jupiter. The craft was packed with sensitive intruments, taking and sending pictures of other big planets and moons. -
The Who Concert
In Cincinnati, Ohio the rock group "The Who" was planned to preform at the Riverfront Coliseum. As the doors opened 11 died from a human stampede, only 8 were seriously injured. -
Sandra Day O'connor
Sandra Day O'connor became the first women to serve as an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the U.S. -
M.A.S.H
The hit tv show back then "M.A.S.H" was based on a real war in Korea. The characters were members of the U.S. 1077 mobile Hospital. It lasted from 1950 to 1953. The show lasted for 11 years. 15 years later the show is still being reran over america. -
Future Birth Of Captain Kirk
Screen writer Gene Roddenberry had an idea to make a science fiction tv show Star Trek. Star Trek takes place in outer space in the twenty third century. Commander Captain James T. Kirk played by actor William Shatner, was a very important character in Star Trek. His character came into play on this day. -
Challenger
A space shuttle from the kennedy space center in florida was launched into space. while the shuttle was taking off into the atmopshere the shuttle blew up and killed seven astronuats. -
The Persian Gulf War
The air forces of the U.S, England, France, Italy, Saudi, Arabia and Kuwait began an air war against the country of Iraq. This was the begging of the persianGulf war. -
Columbus Day
Many countries of the world celebrated the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus. The man who discovered a strange new land which is known as America today. -
Attorney General
First female attorney general. Basically advises the president about laws that affect the whole counrty. making sure the constituion rules are followed. -
Leap Year
A leap year is when an extra day is added to the usual 365 days. it takes approximatley 365.24220 days for the earth to cirlce around the sun. -
James Garfield
President Garfield was shot and killed at a railroad station in Washington D.C.
