The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed
Today on February 2nd 1848, the Mexican-American War formally comes to end with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The Treaty of Guadalupe...
Uncle Sam Debuts In The New York Lantern Magazine
Today on March 13, 1852, Uncle Sam makes his debut in the New York Lantern weekly magazine. The iconic cartoon is a commonly used personification...
The Mary Celeste Departs New York Never To Be Seen Again
Today on November 7, 1872, the Mary Celeste sets sail from New York, only to be found mysteriously abandoned a month later. The disappearance of...
