February 8th ~ This Day in History video by History.com~ 1943: Japanese troops evacuated Guadalcanal, leaving the island in Allied possession after a prolonged campaign. The American victory paved the way for other Allied wins in the Solomon Islands... | & see more about history on this day in the the video…
Today in History for February 4th (Associated Press video)…
The 4th of FEBRUARY HiSTORY TiMELiNE
1169 ~ An earthquake hit Sicily, on the Ionian coast, causing tens of thousands of casualties, mostly in Catania.
1488 ~ Bartolomeu Dias commanded the 1st European expedition to South Africa and the Indian Ocean.
1555 ~ John Rogers … Continue Reading ››
1690 ~ The 1st paper money in America…
1809 ~ The Territory of Illinois was created…
1870 ~ Voting rights to male citizens of all races in USA...
1913 ~ USA government started to collect income tax…
1918 ~ Longest streetcar tunnel in the world opened…
1931 ~ New Zealand earthquake killed 258 people...
1959 … Continue Reading ››
