On this Day

ON THIS DAY: Henry VIII crowned King of England (1509)

On 24 June 1509, a 17-year-old Henry VIII was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey. His coronation, held on Midsummer Day, was one...

ON THIS DAY: Antarctic Treaty enacted (1961)

On this day in 1961, the Antarctic Treaty was enacted, marking a rare and enduring victory for peace, science, and international cooperation. At the height...

ON THIS DAY: Remembering Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou (2011)

Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou (1919–2011): A pioneer of Greek and Cypriot athleticsOn this day, we remember the life and legacy of Domnitsa Lanitou-Kavounidou – the first...

ON THIS DAY: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed for espionage (1953)

On this day in 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg—a married couple from New York City—were executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison in...

ON THIS DAY: Churchill delivers ‘finest hour’ speech (1940)

On this day in 1940, Winston Churchill stood before the British House of Commons and delivered one of the most stirring speeches of the...