tara6 days ago3 minThis Day in History: Fire at Notre DameOn this day in 1879, the “Great Fire” destroys five buildings at the University of Notre Dame. When University founder Father Edward...
taraApr 33 minThis Day in History: The Pony ExpressOn this day in 1860, the Pony Express begins its first run. The long ride from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, would be...
taraFeb 203 minThis Day in History: Frederick Douglass, abolitionistOn this day in 1895, Frederick Douglass passes away. He’d once been a slave, but he’d gone on to become one of the most noted and...
taraFeb 193 minThis Day in History: Aaron Burr arrested for treasonOn this day in 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. Less than three years earlier, he had killed Alexander...