Today in History: Joseph Stalin y''sh died, Marking the End of a Painful Chapter for Jews
The 18th of Adar marks the death of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin (1879-1953), on the very day that the "Doctors' Plot" trial was.... read more
Today in History: The Great Blizzard of 1899 Draped many parts of the U.S. with Snow
(TF)February 12, 1899, might be a long time ago but it has definitely left its mark in US history. It was the day the Great Blizzard of.... read more
Today in History: The Space Shuttle Columbia Exploded Mid-Air
(TF)On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded over North-Central Texas at an altitude of about 40 miles as it was returning.... read more
Today in History: California Gold Rush Begins when Man finds Gold
(TF)The California.... read more
Today in History: Wikipedia made its Debut
(TF)On Jan 15, 2001, Wikipedia, one of the most viewed websites in the world was launched..... read more
Today in History: One of the Deadliest Earthquakes ever hits Haiti
(TF)A horrific earthquake hit Haiti on this day, 12 years ago. It.... read more
Today in History: "Cigarette Smoking is Linked to Lung Cancer," was first Announced
(TF)January 11, 1964, was when the first doctor linked smoking to lung cancer. read more
Today in History: The National Debt Reaches Zero for the First and Last time
(TF)On January 8, 1835, President Andrew Jackson achieved his goal of entirely paying off the United.... read more
Today in History: The Opter Rav Wishes “L’chaim” on New Years Eve
By Toby FriedmanThe Opter Rav, a talmud of R’ Elimelech.... read more
Today in History: El-Al Airline Attacked in Two Airports
Thirty-six years ago today a group of terrorists, funded by Libya, attacked the El-Al section at two airports. read more
Today in History: Slavery was Abolished
By Toby FriedmanOn December 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment,.... read more
Today in History: The Boston Tea Party Takes Place
The Boston Tea party was an event that took place while the U.S. still suffered under the stern rulership of Great Britain..... read more
