On this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was tragically shot at Ford’s theatre. As the nation bitterly mourned at the loss of their beloved head of state, many recalled that it was not the first time than an attempt on his life had been made.Continue Reading
When communist North Korea invaded democratic South Korea in June 1950, the United Nations came to the aid of the southern country at once.Continue Reading
Just 31 days after his inauguration, President William Henry Harrison died on this day in 1841. As the president with the shortest term in office, he also holds the record for longest inauguration speech delivered.Continue Reading