Native Americans
Birth of Dennis Chávez
The first American-born Hispanic senator, Dionisio “Dennis” Chávez was born on April 8, 1888, in Los Chaves, New Mexico.
Mount Rainier National Park
On March 2, 1899, William McKinley signed a bill establishing Mount Rainier National Park.
Denali National Park and Preserve
On February 26, 1917, Denali National Park was first established as Mount McKinley National Park.
Siege of Vincennes
On February 24, 1779, George Rogers Clark led a siege of Vincennes, forcing the British to surrender.
Birth of James Oglethorpe
On December 22, 1696, James Oglethorpe was born in Surrey, England. He settled the Georgia Colony in 1733 and served as its leader for a decade.
First Building in Chicago
On December 4, 1674, Father Marquette erected the first building in what would later become Chicago.
Death of Irving Berlin
On September 22, 1989, legendary composer Irving Berlin died in New York City at the age of 101.
Buffalo Soldiers
On September 21, 1866, the 9th and 10th Cavalry units and the 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st Infantry units (later consolidated as the 24th and 25th Infantry) were formed. The units were comprised entirely of black soldiers – the first to serve in a peacetime army. They would come to be known as Buffalo Soldiers.
The Bear Flag Revolt
On June 14, 1846, California settlers staged the Bear Flag Revolt in rebellion against the Mexican government.