On This Day In History: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Find out what happened today or any day in history with On This Day. Historical events, birthdays, deaths, photos and famous people, from 4000 BC to today.

1 day ago · Find out what happened on any day in history, from major historical events and anniversaries to birthdays or deaths of famous figures.

Two 10-year-old boys are charged with the abduction and murder of two-year-old James Bulger in Liverpool. Hundreds of people are reported to have died in Assam as fierce fighting rages in the...

Mar 31, 2025 · On This Day in History: March 12 In 1054 Pope Leo IX escaped from prison and returned to Rome and resumed his papacy. In 1455, the first mention of Johannes […]

1 day ago · Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day! Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to …

Explore significant events and milestones from the annals of history. From groundbreaking discoveries to pivotal moments, discover what happened on this day throughout the ages. …

2 days ago · 1772 - Slavery was outlawed in England. 1933 - Germany became a one political party country when Hitler banned parties other than the Nazis. 1944 - U.S. President Franklin …

Each event that has taken place on each day, has swept the world off its feet. The deeds of our ancestors have shaped our present and future, thus making these historical facts and …

Jan 29, 2019 · What happened in history on this day, Feb 1st. 1327 C.E. – Edward III is officially crowned King of England. 1662 C.E. – Koxinga seizes the island of Taiwan for China after a …