Ladislaus the Posthumous is crowned the king of Bohemia in Prague. Ladislaus the Posthumous, known also as Ladislas was Duke of Austria, and King of…
26 October 1520
Charles V is crowned as the Holy Roman Emperor. Charles V 24 February 1500 – 21 September 1558 was ruler of both the Holy…
25 October 1983
The United States invades Grenada, six days after Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and several of his supporters are executed in a coup. The United States…
24 October 1931
The George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River opens to public traffic. The George Washington Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River…
23 October 1707
The first Parliament of Great Britain meets. The first Parliament of the Kingdom of Great Britain was established in 1707 after the merger of the…
22 October 1859
Spain declares war on Morocco. Throughout the 19th century, Morocco suffered military defeats at the hands of the Europeans, notably in the Franco-Moroccan War…
21 October 1854
Florence Nightingale and her staff of 38 nurses are sent to the Crimean War. In 1954, under the authorization of Sidney Herbert, the Secretary of…
20 October 1803
The USA Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase. On this day in 1803, the U.S. Senate approves a treaty with France providing for the purchase of…
19 October 1914
The First Battle of Ypres begins. On October 19, 1914, near the Belgian city of Ypres, Allied and German forces begin the first of what…
18 October 1648
Boston Shoemakers form first American trade labor organization. Today in 18 October 1648, Boston shoemakers and “coopers” barrel-makers formed what are considered the first American…