Daily History

This Day in History: 1947

Florence Blanchfield becomes the first woman to hold a permanent military rank.

This Day in History: 1950

Gen. Douglas MacArthur is appointed head of the United Nations Command.

This Day in History: 1797

The House of Representatives votes to impeach a federal officer for the first time.

This Day in History: 1933

Major League Baseball's first All-Star Game takes place in Chicago.

This Day in History: 1975

Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man ever to win Wimbledon.

This Day in History: 1919

Jack Dempsey defeats Jess Willard to win the heavyweight championship.

This Day in History: 1863

The Battle of Gettysburg ends with a decisive failure for the Confederate line.

This Day in History: 1992

The 1 millionth Corvette rolls off the assembly line in Kentucky.