Today in history- May 2nd- Treaties, public holiday, HBC, first nonstop transcontinental flight and much more

1598 Treaty of Vervins signed The representatives of Henry IV of France and Philip II of Spain signed the Peace of Vervins or the Treat of Vervins on May 2nd 1598 in Picardy, northern France, under auspices of the papal legates of Clement VIII, the “architect of the treaty”, Alessandro de’ Medici. Respecting the terms
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History – April 29

Knowing one’s history is essential for every society and person. The past shows our shifting attitudes toward life and various aspects of it. Moreover, discussing history helps to know about the significant events that led to a social change in our society. Some of these events on April 29 are below. 1813: Jacob Hummel receives
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History – April 28

It feels great to know about the history of our ancestors. We could never know what happened when without the proper historical records. Here are some of the events that happened on April 28 for various years. 1848: Slavery abolished in French colonies Many countries prohibit slavery during those years. For France, one of the
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Today in History – April 26th Flights, Nuclear disaster, Presidency

1929 The first non-stop flight from England to India is completed. April 24–26 – Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Arthur G. Jones-Williams and Flight Lieutenant Norman H. Jenkins make the first non-stop flight from the United Kingdom to British India, using a Fairey Long-Range Monoplane. 1931 New York Yankee Lou Gehrig hits a home run but is called out for passing a
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Today in History – April 27th Battle of Dunbar, Tea Act, Independence and many more

1296 The Scots defeated by Edward I at the Battle of Dunbar. The battle of Dunbar was a part of the first war of Scottish Independence. King Edward I of England invaded Scotland to punish King John Balliol for not supporting English military action in France. The two forces came in sight of each other on
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History of April 24

Bragsocial brings you the prominent events that happened in history on April 24. This ranges from sports to patents in science, foundations, and inaugurations. Basically, Give yourself some history dose today. 1880:  Amateur Athletic Association founded Amateur Athletic Association, established at Oxford’s Randolph Hotel, on April 24, 1880. AAA was the first true national governing
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