Daily History

This Day in History: 1992

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

This Day in History: 1997

Hong Kong reverts to Chinese rule after 99 years of British administration.

This Day in History: 1975

Singer Cher marries rock star Gregg Allman and files for divorce nine days later.

This Day in History: 1989

The House of Representatives passes sanctions against China after Tiananmen Square.

This Day in History: 1953

Workers at a Chevrolet plant in Flint, Michigan, hand assemble the first Corvette.

This Day in History: 1829

James Smithson dies, leaving his fortune to found the Smithsonian Institution.

This Day in History: 1945

Delegates from 50 nations sign the United Nations Charter.

This Day in History: 1969

The U.S. Navy turns 64 gunboats over to the South Vietnamese Navy.