History of today

Today on the 11th of September in 1541 –Santiago, Chile, is destroyed by indigenous warriors, led by Michimalonco.

Today on the 3rd of April in 1834 – The generals in the Greek War of Independence stand trial for treason.

Today on the 2nd of April in 1755 – Commodore William James captures the Maratha fortress of Suvarnadurg on west coast of India.

Today on the 1st of April in 1572 – In the Eighty Years' War, the Watergeuzen capture Brielle from the Spaniards, gaining the first foothold on land for what would become the Dutch Republic.

Today on the 31st of March in 1889 – The Eiffel Tower is officially opened.

Today on the 30th of March in 1867 – Alaska is purchased from Russia for $7.2 million, about 2-cent/acre ($4.19/km²), by United States Secretary of State William H. Seward.l

Today on the 29th of March in 1500 –Cesare Borgia is given the title of Captain General and Gonfalonier by his fatherRodrigo Borgia after returning from his conquests in the Romagna.

Today on the 28th of March in 1809 – Peninsular War: France defeats Spain in the Battle of Medellín.

Today on the 27th of March in 1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León reaches the northern end of The Bahamas on his first voyage to Florida.

Today on the 26th of March in 1913 – Balkan Wars: Bulgarian forces capture Adrianople.

Today on the 25th of March in 421 – Venice is founded at twelve o'clock noon, according to legend.

Today on the 24th of March in 1837 – Canada gives African Canadian men the right to vote

Today on the 23th if March in 1806 – After traveling through the Louisiana Purchase and reaching the Pacific Ocean, explorers Lewis and Clark and their "Corps of Discovery" begin their arduous journey home.

Today on the 22nd of March in 1630 – The Massachusetts Bay Colonyoutlaws the possession of cards, dice, and gaming tables.

Today on the 21st of March in 1801 – The Battle of Alexandria is fought between British and French forces near the ruins of Nicopolis in Egypt.

Today on the 20th of March in 1602 – The Dutch East India Company is established

Today on the 19th of March in 1649 – The House of Commons of Englandpasses an act abolishing the House of Lords, declaring it "useless and dangerous to the people of England".