Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1886 The birth of modern field hockey is marked by the formation of The Hockey Association in England.
1886 Karl Benz secures a groundbreaking patent for the world's first successful gasoline-driven automobile, transforming transportation.
1886 Charles Martin Hall produced the first samples of aluminium from the electrolysis of aluminium oxide, after several years of intensive work. He was assisted in this project by his older sister, Julia Brainerd Hall.
1886 On March 27, 1886, Geronimo, a renowned Apache warrior, made the decision to surrender to the U.S. Army. This marked the end of the main phase of the Apache Wars, a significant chapter in the history of Native American conflicts.
1886 The genesis of a global beverage empire unfolds as John Pemberton brews the very first batch of Coca-Cola in the quiet confines of his Atlanta backyard.
1886 William Ewart Gladstone's introduction of the first Irish Home Rule Bill into the British House of Commons in 1886 was a landmark moment in the pursuit of Irish autonomy.
1886 Workers across the United States rally for the eight-hour workday, leading to the Haymarket affair in Chicago, a pivotal event commemorated as International Workers' Day in many nations.
1886 The Haymarket affair in 1886 witnessed a tragic turn of events as a homemade bomb was thrown during a labor rally in Chicago, resulting in the loss of lives and a pivotal moment in labor history.
1886 Milwaukee's Bay View Massacre sees workers' demands for an Eight-hour day met with tragedy.
1886 A significant chapter in beverage history was penned as pharmacist John Pemberton introduced a carbonated concoction known as "Coca-Cola" to the public, initially marketed as a patent medicine. This modest beginning laid the foundation for a global phenomenon.
1886 On May 29th, 1886, pharmacist John Pemberton placed the very first advertisement for Coca-Cola in The Atlanta Journal. This moment marked the beginning of the iconic beverage's journey into popular culture and global recognition.
1886 Mount Tarawera's eruption in New Zealand claimed 153 lives and buried the famed Pink and White Terraces under volcanic ash.
1886 A devastating fire engulfs a significant part of Vancouver, British Columbia, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair.
1886 Henri Moissan's groundbreaking isolation of elemental Fluorine for the first time contributes to advancements in chemistry, expanding our understanding of the elements.
1886 The first transcontinental train journey across Canada embarked from Montreal, Quebec, in 1886, ultimately arriving in Port Moody, British Columbia, on July 4, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's transportation history.
1886 The unveiling of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen by Karl Benz in 1886 marked the birth of the modern automobile. This groundbreaking invention revolutionized transportation and laid the foundation for the automotive industry.
1886 The New-York Tribune made technological history in 1886 as it became the first newspaper to use a linotype machine, streamlining the typesetting process and setting a new standard for the newspaper industry.
1886 A momentous achievement in transportation: The Canadian Pacific Railway completed its first scheduled train journey from Montreal to Port Moody on the Pacific coast.
1886 Southeastern South Carolina is rattled by the devastating Charleston earthquake, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), resulting in significant casualties and extensive damage.
1886 The sun sets on a protracted chapter as Apache leader Geronimo surrenders to General Nelson Miles in the arid lands of Arizona, ending a decades-long conflict.
1886 US President Grover Cleveland's dedication of the Statue of Liberty symbolizes the enduring values of liberty and democracy, serving as a beacon of hope for generations to come.
