Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1909 Aeneas Mackintosh escapes death during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
1909 Ernest Shackleton's 1909 expedition marked a milestone in polar exploration when he planted the British flag 97 nautical miles from the South Pole, pushing the boundaries of human achievement.
1909 Ernest Shackleton's remarkable expedition reached a milestone as it discovered the magnetic South Pole, expanding our understanding of the Earth's magnetic field.
1909 The year 1909 witnessed a transformative event as General Motors (GM) invested in the Oakland Motor Car Company, laying the foundation for the Pontiac division.
1909 RMS Republic, a White Star Line passenger ship, makes history by issuing the CQD distress signal after colliding with the SS Florida off Massachusetts, leading to a tragic sinking the following day, resulting in six lives lost.
1909 Premiere of Elektra: Richard Strauss's opera "Elektra" receives its debut performance at the Dresden State Opera, captivating audiences with its intensity.
1909 The Paris Film Congress opens, an ambitious European endeavor to rival the MPCC cartel in the United States film industry.
1909 The tragic Flores Theater fire in Acapulco, Mexico, claims lives and leaves an indelible scar.
1909 The Futurist Manifesto is published in the pages of the French journal Le Figaro, sparking a cultural revolution and influencing the artistic landscape of the 20th century.
1909 A triumphant return awaited the Great White Fleet, comprising sixteen battleships led by USS Connecticut, as it concluded its epic voyage around the world, symbolizing American naval prowess.
1909 The AEA Silver Dart makes the first powered flight in Canada and the British Empire.
1909 President William Taft navigates a constitutional challenge by employing a Saxbe fix to appoint Philander C. Knox as U.S. Secretary of State, reshaping the nation's diplomatic course.
1909 With the signing of the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909, Thailand relinquished sovereignty over Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, and Terengganu, making them British protectorates.
1909 In 1909, Theodore Roosevelt embarked on a post-presidency safari in Africa, leaving New York on March 23. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution and National Geographic Society, this expedition became a symbol of exploration and scientific discovery.
1909 Serbia's diplomatic landscape shifted as it formally withdrew its opposition to Austro-Hungarian actions during the Bosnian Crisis, altering the course of European politics.
1909 Robert Peary and Matthew Henson's historic expedition culminates as they claim to reach the North Pole, though Peary's navigational skills would later be questioned.
1909 The U.S. Congress passes the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act, a significant legislative event in the early 20th century.
1909 Tel Aviv, a vibrant and culturally rich city in Israel, is officially founded, laying the foundation for its future growth and significance in the region.
1909 Sultan Abdul Hamid II's overthrow followed the harrowing events of the 31 March Incident in 1909, reshaping the course of the Ottoman Empire.
1909 Joan of Arc, the iconic figure of French history and a symbol of courage and faith, was beatified in Rome, a step toward her eventual canonization as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
1909 The Ottoman Empire experiences a change in leadership as Sultan Abdul Hamid II is overthrown, making way for his brother, Mehmed V.
1909 The National Negro Committee's inaugural gathering marked the birth of the NAACP, a powerful advocate for civil rights and equality.
1909 Deakin's Return: Alfred Deakin assumes office as Prime Minister of Australia for the third time, steering the nation through pivotal moments in its history.
1909 The Science Museum in London's establishment as an independent entity marks a milestone in the promotion of scientific knowledge and public education.
1909 Louis Blériot's daring flight across the English Channel in 1909, completed in just 37 minutes, marked a historic milestone in the early days of aviation. His achievement captured the world's imagination.
1909 A remarkable journey unfolded as Alice Huyler Ramsey and her companions became the first women to complete a transcontinental auto trip, spanning from New York to San Francisco.
1909 The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a hallowed ground for automobile racing, inaugurates its legacy with exhilarating events, albeit marred by tragedy as Wilfred Bourque and his mechanic lose their lives.
1909 A monumental undertaking begins as workers pour concrete for the construction of the Panama Canal, a transformative engineering marvel of its time.
1909 A group of mid-level Greek Army officers spearheads the Goudi coup, advocating for comprehensive reforms in Greece.
1909 Charles Doolittle Walcott's groundbreaking discovery of Burgess Shale fossils marks a significant moment in the field of paleontology.
1909 In 1909, Eugène Lefebvre's tragic crash of a French-built Wright biplane during a test flight near Paris became the first recorded fatality in a powered heavier-than-air aircraft.
1909 RMS Mauretania, of the Cunard Line, achieves a record-breaking westbound Atlantic crossing that stands for 20 years.
1909 The historic summit between William Howard Taft and Porfirio Díaz in 1909 became a momentous event in U.S.-Mexican relations, narrowly avoiding an assassination attempt.
1909 The Japanese occupation of Korea took a dramatic turn in 1909 when An Jung-geun assassinated Japan's Resident-General of Korea, marking a critical moment in Korean resistance.
1909 The dispatch of US warships to Nicaragua in response to the execution of revolutionaries highlights early 20th-century American interventionism.
1909 In Canadian football, the First Grey Cup game unfolds, with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues prevailing over the Toronto Parkdale Canoe Club, forever etching their names in sports history.
1909 The Montreal Canadiens ice hockey club, the oldest surviving professional hockey franchise globally, takes its first breath as a charter member of the National Hockey Association, a defining moment in the history of the sport.
1909 In 1909, Selma Lagerlöf made history by becoming the first female writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing her contributions to the world of literature.
1909 A historic moment of unity transpires as New South Wales Premier Charles Wade signs the Seat of Government Surrender Act 1909, formally completing the transfer of State land to the Commonwealth, paving the way for the Australian Capital Territory.
1909 United States troops withdraw from Cuba, excluding Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, marking the end of an era.
1909 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is born, a beacon of hope and progress in the ongoing struggle for civil rights. From its inception, it embarks on a relentless journey toward equality and justice.
1909 In the waters surrounding Wellington Harbour, New Zealand, tragedy strikes as the SS Penguin, a steadfast inter-island ferry, meets its untimely demise. Amidst the engulfing flames and churning seas, a maritime chapter of sorrow is etched in history's logbook.
1909 Kinemacolor, the first successful color motion picture process, is first shown to the general public at the Palace Theatre in London.
1909 A seismic shift in Persian politics unfolds as the Persian Constitutional Revolution forces the abdication of Shah Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar, making way for his son, Ahmad Shah Qajar, to ascend to the throne and herald a new era in Persian governance.
1909 In a dark chapter of history, the Ottoman Empire witnesses the beginning of a massacre of Armenians in Adana, a tragic event that would haunt generations.
