1776CE
Politics
Declaration of Independence Signed
The Declaration of Independence is officially signed by most members of the Continental Congress. The signing occurred nearly a month after the document was adopted.
The Declaration of Independence is officially signed by most members of the Continental Congress. The signing occurred nearly a month after the document was adopted.
American Old West folk hero James Butler 'Wild Bill' Hickok is shot and killed while playing poker in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. He was holding a pair of aces and eights, which became known as the 'Dead Man's Hand'.
An American novelist, playwright, essayist, and poet known for exploring complex themes of masculinity, sexuality, and race in his works. His seminal essay collection, 'Notes of a Native Son,' remains a cornerstone of American literature.
Iraq launches a surprise invasion of neighboring Kuwait, sparking the Gulf War. The United Nations quickly condemned the invasion and authorized a US-led coalition to intervene.