Day In History
September 20, 1923 On this day in 1923, the first ever game of professional football was played in the United States. The game was between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles, two teams from the newly formed American Professional Football Association (APFA). The game was played in Dayton, Ohio, and ended in a 14-0
On September 20, 1066, the Battle of Hastings was fought between the English and Norman armies. The battle was a decisive victory for the Normans, and it led to the Norman Conquest of England. The Battle of Hastings was fought near the town of Hastings in Sussex, England. The English army was led by King
September 19th, 1923 On this day in 1923, the first ever public television broadcast was aired in London. The broadcast was a 30-minute program called “The Queen’s Messenger” and was aired on the BBC. The program was a success and was watched by millions of people around the world. This marked the beginning of the
On September 19, 1777, the First Battle of Saratoga was fought between the American and British armies during the American Revolutionary War. The battle was a tactically expensive victory for the British, but it ultimately led to the American victory in the war. The First Battle of Saratoga took place near the town of Saratoga
September 12th, 1814 On this day in 1814, the Battle of North Point was fought in Maryland during the War of 1812. This battle was a major victory for the United States, as it helped to prevent the British from capturing Baltimore. The Battle of North Point was fought between the British and American forces.
September 8th, 1565 On this day in 1565, the Siege of Malta began. This was a major battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Knights of St. John, a group of Christian knights who had been living on the island of Malta since the 12th century. The siege lasted for four months and was one
September 7th, 1923 On this day in 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake struck Japan, killing over 140,000 people and leaving millions homeless. The magnitude 7.9 quake struck at 11:58 am local time and was centered in the Tokyo-Yokohama area. It was the deadliest earthquake in Japanese history and one of the deadliest in the world.
September 6, 1864 The Battle of Mobile Bay was fought on this day in 1864. This battle was a major naval engagement of the American Civil War, and was fought between the Union forces, led by Rear Admiral David Farragut, and the Confederate forces, led by Admiral Franklin Buchanan. The Union forces were victorious, and
September 4th, 1923 On this day in 1923, the first successful flight of the world’s first all-metal monoplane, the Junkers F13, took place in Dessau, Germany. The Junkers F13 was designed by the German aircraft designer Hugo Junkers and was the first all-metal monoplane to be mass-produced. The F13 was a revolutionary aircraft, as it
The Liberation of Paris: August 25, 1944 Introduction The Liberation of Paris is a significant historical event that began on August 25, 1944, marking the end of four years of harsh Nazi occupation during World War II. This event is one that captivates the human heart with stories of bravery, sacrifice, and determination. On this
