Author: Associated Press

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today in History: February 19, FDR signs order authorizing Japanese-American internmentBy The Associated Press undefinedToday is Wednesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2025. There are 315 days left in the year.Today in history:On Feb. 19, 1942, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2025. There are 329 days left in the year.Today in history:On Feb. 5, 2020, the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump, bringing to a close the third presidential trial in American history. Though a majority of senators expressed unease with[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today in History: January 29, Bush warns of ‘axis of evil’Today is Wednesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2025. There are 336 days left in the year.Today in history:On Jan. 29, 2002, in his first State of the Union address, President George W. Bush said terrorists were still threatening[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today in History: January 22, Supreme Court issues Roe v. Wade decisionToday is Wednesday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2025. There are 343 days left in the year.Today in history:On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Roe v. Wade decision, declared a nationwide constitutional right to[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2025. There are 350 days left in the year.Today in history:On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed an Airbus A320 safely in the Hudson River after striking a flock of birds that disabled both engines shortly after[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2024. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day.Today in history:On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River for a surprise attack against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey, during the[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 18, the 353rd day of 2024. There are 13 days left in the year.Today in history:On Dec. 18, 2019, the U.S. House impeached President Donald Trump on two charges, sending his case to the Senate for trial; the articles of impeachment accused him of abusing the[Read More…]