Today in History Today in History for April 11, showcasing the events throughout history that occurred this day. 1814 Napoleon abdicates throne On April 11, 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of … Read more
1974 Today in history for April 8… Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career … Read more
Today in history Today in history for April 7: In 1994 violence erupts in Rwanda, foreshadowing genocide. On April 7, 1994, violence fuels the launch of what would become the … Read more
Today in history Today in history in 1959 Tibetans band together in revolt, surrounding the summer palace of the Dalai Lame in defiance of Chinese occupation forces. See the whole … Read more
On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Created by Ruth Handler, Barbie was the first mass-produced adult-featured toy doll in the U.S., standing eleven inches tall with blond hair. This marked a significant milestone in toy history.
Today in history is a feature looking back at the events that happened on this date through the past both nationally and internationally.
