Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.’ — Franklin D. Roosevelt
List of historical events
1. Battle of Pyongyang ended with decisive Japanese victory
On this day in history in 1894 Battle of Pyongyang ended with decisive Japanese victory. The battle was a major land battle took place between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China during the First Sino-Japanese War. Remember always
2. Nuremberg laws instituted by the Nazi party were put into force
On this day in history in 1935 Nuremberg laws instituted by the Nazi party were put into force. The laws revoked citizenship for Jews, forbade them from having relationships with people of non-Jewish origin and made the swastika the official symbol of Germany. Remember always
3. A Ku Klux Klan bomb killed 4 young African-American girls
On this day in history in 1963 A Ku Klux Klan bomb killed 4 young African-American girls. 4 members of the white supremacy group, set off a timed bomb at the 16th Street Baptist Church, a predominantly black church in Birmingham, Alabama. The bombings marked a watershed moment in the Civil Rights Movement in America. Remember always
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4. John Bull became the oldest operable locomotive
On this day in history in 1981 John Bull became the oldest operable locomotive. The steam locomotive manufactured by the British and operated in New Jersey, US became the world’s oldest and still operable locomotive when the Smithsonian operated it on this day. It was first put to use on September 15, 1831. Remember always
5. Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
On this day in history in 2008 Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection. This was the largest bankruptcy in US history. Remember always
