Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy- Shot This Day 1968
On this date in 1968 U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy of New York was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California the evening he won the California Presidential Primary. […]
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Irish Republican Leader James Connolly- Born This Day 1868/ Black 47 “James Connolly” -Live!
James Connolly was born on this day in 1868. Connolly was an Irish Republican leader who was executed by a British firing squad because of his leadership role in the […]
The 19th Amendment Passes The U.S Senate-This Day 1919
On this day in 1919 the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 56-25. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to […]
U.S.Senator Frank Lautenberg-New Jersey- Dead At 89
Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey has died at the age of 89. Lautenberg has been a fixture in the U.S. Senate for the past 3 decades. He served from […]
Louis Brandeis Becomes First Jew On The U.S. Supreme Court- This Day 1916
On this day in 1916 Louis Brandeis became the first Jew on the United States Supreme Court. He was nominated by President Woodrow Wilson. He was a controversial nominee but […]
Future President Andrew Jackson Kills A Man In A Duel-This Day 1806
On this day in 1806 future President of the United States Andrew Jackson killed a lawyer named Charles Dickinson who was regarded as one of the best pistol shots in […]
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