Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1748 Denmark embraces a symbol that will define its national identity for centuries to come. On this date, the characteristic Nordic Cross flag, which later becomes emblematic of all Scandinavian countries, is officially adopted by Denmark. This visual representation of national pride endures through the ages.
1748 Philadelphia becomes the birthplace of the first Lutheran denomination in North America, the Pennsylvania Ministerium. A landmark in American religious history.
1748 Amid the tumultuous War of Jenkins' Ear, a British squadron secures a strategic victory over a Spanish counterpart off the coast of Havana.
1748 The protracted War of the Austrian Succession reaches its long-awaited conclusion as representatives gather to sign the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. This historic agreement ushers in an era of peace and diplomacy in Europe.