A bomb exploded at New York's LaGuardia Airport, killing 11 people
The blast in a baggage claim area remains one of the worst terrorist attacks at a U.S. airport. Despite an extensive investigation, the perpetrator wa...
Historical Events
1975
1972
Life magazine published its final weekly issue after 36 years
The iconic photo magazine that defined visual journalism for generations couldn't compete with television. Its final weekly cover featured the year 19...
1952
The first transistorized hearing aid was offered for sale to the public
The Sonotone Corporation's device marked a revolutionary shift from bulky vacuum tube models. This tiny transistor made the hearing aid pocket-sized i...
1940
Germany dropped incendiary bombs on London in one of the largest air raids of the Blitz
MajorOver 100,000 bombs fell on London in what became known as the Second Great Fire of London. The raid destroyed much of the area around St. Paul's Cathe...
1930
Sir Muhammad Iqbal delivered his famous address proposing a separate Muslim state in India
Speaking in Allahabad, the philosopher-poet outlined his vision for a Muslim-majority nation in northwestern India. This speech is considered the inte...
1911
Mongolia declared independence from China's Qing Dynasty
Taking advantage of the Chinese Revolution, Mongolia proclaimed its independence and installed the 8th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu as theocratic leader. Th...
1845
Texas was officially admitted as the 28th state of the United States
MajorAfter nearly a decade as an independent republic, Texas joined the Union, becoming the largest state at the time. The annexation had been delayed due...
1812
The USS Constitution defeated HMS Java off the coast of Brazil
Old Ironsides earned its legendary status in this decisive naval battle during the War of 1812. The American frigate so thoroughly demolished the Brit...