历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-08-13

August 13th 1961The Cold War division of Berlin deepens, leading to an iconic symbol of the conflict . East Germany seals the border between the citys west and east to halt the flight of refugees. Days later, construction begins on the Berlin Wall, m

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-08-14

August 14th, 1945. This is a victory of more than arms alone; this is a victory of liberty over tyranny. In Washington, President Harry Truman announces Japans unconditional surrender, ending WWII. Weeks later, a surrender ceremony on the USS Missour

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-08-15

August 15th, 1945, whats known as VJ Day. The United States and its Allies mark the effective end of World War II after 6 years of fighting. They celebrate the defeat of the axis powers a day after Japan agrees to an unconditional surrender. 1969. In

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-07-03

July 3rd, 1863. In Pennsylvania, the battle of Gettysburg ends during America Civil War. Union forces win a major victory as Confederate forces retreat after 3 days of fighting, the wars bloodiest. 1775. A key moment during the American Revolution: G

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-05-02

May 2nd, 1945The end is near for WWII in Europe. The Soviet Union announces the fall of Nazi Germany's capital, Berlin. And the Allies announce the surrender of Nazi troops in Italy and parts of Austria. 1519,Leonardo Da Vinci, the Italian Renaissanc

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-10-29

October 29th, 1929, on Wall Street, Black Tuesday descends upon the New York Stock Exchange. Stock prices collapse made panic selling, wiping out thousands of investors as Americas Great Depression begins. 2004, in a video tape statement, Osama Bin L

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-11-07

November 7th, 1917The Bolshevik Revolution takes place in Russia. Forces led by Vladimir Lenin overthrow the provisional government of Alexander Kerensky. What eventually emerges, the Soviet Union, the world's first communist state. 2000,Americans vo

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-11-06

November 6th, 1860Abraham Lincoln, former Illinois congressman who opposes slavery wins a four-way race for president. After his victory, southern states begin to secede from the Union. The American Civil War breaks out the following year. 1854John P

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-11-04

November 4th, 1979Start of the Iranian hostage crisis as militants storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and seize its occupants . For many of the dozens of hostages, it is the start of 444 days of captivity, a saga that grips America. 1995Hopes for Middl

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-09-12

September 12th, 2001It's the day after the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington that killed thousands of Americans. In New York, stunned rescue workers search for bodies in the smoking rubble of the World Trade Center. And in Washington, Pres

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-11-02

November 2nd 1948President Henry Truman confounds the political pundits in the race for the White House, Senator Barkley and I will win this election and make these Republicans like it, don't you forget that. as the incumbent Democrat narrowly defeat

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-11-01

November 1st, 1765The Stamp Act takes effect, as Britain imposes a tax on its American colonists. They respond with stiff resistance and Britain later repeals the Act. But the episode sets the stage for the American Revolution a decade later. 1952,Th

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-10-31

October 31st, 1517In Germany, the start of the Protestant Reformation, as the priest Martin Luther takes a stand. He posts the 95 Theses on the door of Wittenberg Palace Church, questioning Catholic Church practices. 1968,President Lyndon B. Johnson

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-09-15

And they died in Birmingham. September 15th, 1963, in Birmingham Alabama, a tragedy that galvanizes the Americas Civil Rights Movement. 4 black girls are killed when a bomb explodes during Sunday services at the 16 street Baptist Church. 3 Ku Klux Kl

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-10-30

October 30th, 1938A fictional invasion by Martians on the radio spooks Americans on Halloween Eve. As the live dramathe War of the Worlds starring Orson Welles airs on CBS, the play's fake news reports panic some listeners who think the Martian invas

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-09-03

September 3rd, 1939, 2 days after Adolf Hitlers forces invade Poland, Britain and France declare war on Nazi Germany. British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, whose policy of appeasing Hitler was meant to prevent what becomes World War II. Yet I

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-10-28

October 28th, 1886The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to the United States is dedicated in New York Harbor. 1922Fascism comes to Italy as Benito Mussolini takes control of the government in the capital Rome. 1962The Cuban Missile

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-10-27

October 27th, 1787, in New York City, a newspaper publishes the first of the Federalist Papers. The series of essays by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay urges ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The following year, the constitution b

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-10-26

October 26th 2001In Washington, President George W. Bush signs the USA Patriot Act more than a month after the 9/11 attacks. The Act gives federal authorities unprecedented ability to search, seize, detain or eavesdrop in their pursuit of possible te

历史上的今天-Today in History 2014-10-25

October 25th, 1962In New York, the Cuban Missile Crisis takes center stage at the United Nations Security Council. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson presents photographic evidence of Soviet missile bases in Cuba. Stevenson challenges Soviet Ambassador Valer