This Day in History
6 historical events
The United Nations General Assembly met for the first time in London with 51 nations represented
Read MoreThe United Nations General Assembly met for the first time in London with 51 nations represented
Read MoreThe League of Nations officially came into being as the Treaty of Versailles and other WWI peace treaties took effect. Based in Geneva, the League was the first global organization aimed at maintaining peace, though U.S. non-participation and later aggressions limited its effectiveness
Read MoreThe League of Nations officially came into being as the Treaty of Versailles and other WWI peace treaties took effect. Based in Geneva, the League was the first global organization aimed at maintaining peace, though U.S. non-participation and later aggressions limited its effectiveness
Read MoreThe influential pamphlet Common Sense was published anonymously in Philadelphia. Paine’s work powerfully argued for American independence from Britain and republican self-government, galvanizing colonial public opinion in favor of revolution
Read MoreThe influential pamphlet Common Sense was published anonymously in Philadelphia. Paine’s work powerfully argued for American independence from Britain and republican self-government, galvanizing colonial public opinion in favor of revolution
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