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Learn about the calendar changes in Europe and the British Empire from Julian to Gregorian system, and the start-of-year adjustments from 25 March to 1 January. Find out how to use O.S. and N.S. notation for historical dates and events.
Learn about the historical events, births, deaths, and anniversaries that happened on September 6 in different years. Find out about Christopher Columbus' voyage, Suleiman the Magnificent's death, Black September hijackings, Hurricane Irma, and more.
A comprehensive list of historical events, births, deaths, and holidays and observances for each day of the Gregorian calendar. Browse by month or search by date to find out what happened on any day of the year.
The Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, began on this day in history, Sept. 28, 1781. Surrounded by Washington's army and French allies by both land and sea, the British realized their cause was hopeless.
May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It marks various historical events, such as the Battle of New Market in the American Civil War, the founding of Las Vegas, and the dissolution of the Comintern.
For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Here's the background.
The Gregorian calendar is the calendar used in most parts of the world since 1582. It is a modification of the Julian calendar that corrects the drift of the equinoxes and adds a leap day every four years, except for centurial years divisible by 400.
The First Continental Congress, a brazen show of both defiance and union by the American colonies on the road to revolution, met on this day in history, Sept. 5, 1774. It was the first time many ...