@ThatDayHistory

One remarkable event from this date, every day. History in under 30 seconds, with a real archival image. Automated, curated for humans.

Joined January 2022
  • Tweets1.8K
  • Following14
  • Followers38
1.1KMedia
History is more than dates. Follow for one remarkable event and one real archival image, every day. 🗓️ #OnThisDay
A navy and gold editorial collage combining a classical marble statue, antique maps, a brass astronomical instrument, archival papers, and a rocket, with the words “History, one remarkable day at a time.”

ALT A navy and gold editorial collage combining a classical marble statue, antique maps, a brass astronomical instrument, archival papers, and a rocket, with the words “History, one remarkable day at a time.”

43
That Day In History retweeted
NASA History Office
@NASAhistory
Sep 17
These are the voyages of the Space Shuttle Enterprise! 50 years ago today, NASA's first space shuttle voyaged out of the Rockwell facility in Palmdale for its public unveiling! Hundreds of invited guests, including Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and several members of the Star Trek original series cast joined in the first orbiter's rollout celebrations. NASA had originally planned for the orbiter to be named Constitution and scheduled for the rollout for Constitution Day. But President Gerald Ford, after receiving letters from thousands of Trekkies, directed NASA to name the shuttle Enterprise after the fictional starship.
Pictured from left to right in this photo are NASA Administrator James D. Fletcher, DeForest Kelley (who played Dr. “Bones” McCoy in the original Star Trek series), George Takei (Mr. Sulu), James Doohan (Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott), Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura), Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock), Star Trek creator Gene Rodenberry, U.S. Rep. Don Fuqua (D.-Fla) and Walter Koenig (Ensign Chekov). They are posed in front of space shuttle Enterprise during its rollout ceremony on Sept. 17, 1976.

ALT Pictured from left to right in this photo are NASA Administrator James D. Fletcher, DeForest Kelley (who played Dr. “Bones” McCoy in the original Star Trek series), George Takei (Mr. Sulu), James Doohan (Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott), Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura), Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock), Star Trek creator Gene Rodenberry, U.S. Rep. Don Fuqua (D.-Fla) and Walter Koenig (Ensign Chekov). They are posed in front of space shuttle Enterprise during its rollout ceremony on Sept. 17, 1976.

88
643
49
3,128
68,782
Giles Corey was crushed to death during the Salem witch trials for refusing to plead to witchcraft charges, a grim symbol of the era's harsh cultural and legal practices. This event highlights the intense fear and superstition shaping #SalemWitchTrials #CulturalHistory
Salem witch trials event where Giles Corey was executed by crushing for refusing to plead to witchcraft charges

ALT Salem witch trials event where Giles Corey was executed by crushing for refusing to plead to witchcraft charges

5
The 1961 Ndola crash killed 16 people, including UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld, in a tragedy that shocked the world and raised many questions about the incident. His death marked a pivotal moment in international diplomacy. #AviationHistory #UN
1961 Ndola Transair Sweden Douglas DC-6 crash resulting in the death of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld

ALT 1961 Ndola Transair Sweden Douglas DC-6 crash resulting in the death of UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld

6
That Day In History retweeted
Library of Congress
@librarycongress
Sep 15
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! The Library will celebrate with new resources and programs inviting the public to explore Hispanic and Latino heritage through the Library’s rich collections. newsroom.loc.gov/news/librar…
Visitors tour the Hispanic Division Reading Room during special open house hours as part of the ongoing Live! At the Library weekly series, July 21, 2022. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

ALT Visitors tour the Hispanic Division Reading Room during special open house hours as part of the ongoing Live! At the Library weekly series, July 21, 2022. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

6
20
1
70
7,467
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery in Maryland and risked her life to lead many others to freedom via the Underground Railroad. Her courage changed countless lives and shaped history. #HarrietTubman #UndergroundRailroad
Harriet Tubman escaping slavery and leading others to freedom via the Underground Railroad

ALT Harriet Tubman escaping slavery and leading others to freedom via the Underground Railroad

6
Felix Mendelssohn completed his Violin Concerto in 1844, a masterpiece that remains a staple of classical music repertoire. This work showcases the rich cultural heritage of Romantic-era composition. #ClassicalMusic #RomanticEra
Felix Mendelssohn completing the score of his Violin Concerto in 1844

ALT Felix Mendelssohn completing the score of his Violin Concerto in 1844

6
On this day in 1994, World War I pilot Eugene Bullard was posthumously commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He was the only African American pilot in WWI, flying for France after the U.S. denied his request to fly in the Army Air Service.
Black man in a military uniform, posed for a portrait with his arms crossed.

ALT Black man in a military uniform, posed for a portrait with his arms crossed.

5
30
202
6,568
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway revolutionized transport as the first locomotive-hauled railway linking two major cities. Its opening marked a pivotal moment in industrial and engineering history. #railway #innovation
Liverpool and Manchester Railway opening, the first locomotive-hauled railway connecting two major cities

ALT Liverpool and Manchester Railway opening, the first locomotive-hauled railway connecting two major cities

4
That Day In History retweeted
NASA History Office
@NASAhistory
Sep 13
Gemini XI astronaut Dick Gordon became the world's fifth spacewalker 60 years ago today. As with previous Gemini spacewalks, he found that moving in space without hand- and footholds was much more strenuous than anticipated. Sweat got into one of Gordon’s eyes, and even after a few minutes rest, would not evaporate. Commander Pete Conrad called off the spacewalk after 33 minutes.
Gemini XI astronaut Dick Gordon sits astride the spacecraft in an effort to attach a tether from the Agena space vehicle to the Gemini XI spacecraft. Behind him is the Earth's limb and the blackness of space. The tether was later used in an artificial gravity experiment.

ALT Gemini XI astronaut Dick Gordon sits astride the spacecraft in an effort to attach a tether from the Agena space vehicle to the Gemini XI spacecraft. Behind him is the Earth's limb and the blackness of space. The tether was later used in an artificial gravity experiment.

31
147
6
947
26,432
At just 42, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest U.S. president after William McKinley was fatally wounded. His unexpected rise reshaped American leadership during a critical era. #TheodoreRoosevelt #USHistory
Theodore Roosevelt becoming President of the United States in 1901

ALT Theodore Roosevelt becoming President of the United States in 1901

6
British forces attacked Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became the US national anthem. This moment symbolized American resilience in the War of 1812. #WarOf1812 #USHistory
War of 1812 event where Fort McHenry was attacked by British forces inspiring the US national anthem

ALT War of 1812 event where Fort McHenry was attacked by British forces inspiring the US national anthem

1
12
That Day In History retweeted
Library of Congress
@librarycongress
Sep 11
To mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Library has launched an online collection of nearly 500 first-hand accounts that document what responders witnessed, why they responded, what they endured, and how the experience affected their health, families and lives in the years that followed. 🧵
A grid of nine head and shoulders images of individuals who were interviewed for a new online collection of nearly 500 first-hand accounts from 9/11 responders to mark the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Center attack.

ALT A grid of nine head and shoulders images of individuals who were interviewed for a new online collection of nearly 500 first-hand accounts from 9/11 responders to mark the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Center attack.

5
152
2
525
17,714
Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, known as the Symphony of a Thousand, premiered in Munich. This monumental choral work remains one of the largest-scale pieces in classical music history. #ClassicalMusic #Mahler
Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 8 first performance in Munich, a major classical choral work

ALT Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 8 first performance in Munich, a major classical choral work

13
Mir EO-19 marked a unique milestone as the first expedition to the Russian space station Mir launched aboard an American Space Shuttle. The crew returned safely after spending about 75 days in orbit together. #SpaceHistory #MirStation
Mir EO-19 space mission involving a joint American and Russian crew

ALT Mir EO-19 space mission involving a joint American and Russian crew

6
Today in 1994, Space Shuttle Discovery launched on STS-64. 📸: John H. Casper Jr, aboard the Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA)
A single rocket is seen launching into a clear blue sky, leaving a bright trail of smoke behind it.

ALT A single rocket is seen launching into a clear blue sky, leaving a bright trail of smoke behind it.

3
31
170
6,703
Abebe Bikila ran barefoot to win the marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, becoming the first athlete from sub-Saharan Africa to claim Olympic gold. His victory inspired generations across the continent. #Olympics #Inspiration
Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men’s marathon where Abebe Bikila won barefoot

ALT Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men’s marathon where Abebe Bikila won barefoot

11
That Day In History retweeted
NASA History Office
@NASAhistory
Sep 4
Launched on Sept. 5, 1977—16 days after Voyager 2—Voyager 1 quickly overtook its twin as they journeyed to explore the outer solar system. Today Voyager 1 is the most distant human-made object, and on Nov. 18, it will reach another historic milestone: one light-day from Earth. At that distance, a signal from Earth will take 24 hours to reach the spacecraft—and another 24 hours to return.
Black and white photo of the Voyager 1 Titan Centaur 6 spacecraft lifting off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on September 5, 1977. Credit: NASA

ALT Black and white photo of the Voyager 1 Titan Centaur 6 spacecraft lifting off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on September 5, 1977. Credit: NASA

39
429
23
2,023
66,077
Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, surpassing Queen Victoria. Her reign shaped modern British culture and identity over decades. #Monarchy #BritishCulture
Portrait of Elizabeth II, longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom

ALT Portrait of Elizabeth II, longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom

5
A tragic crash of USAir Flight 427 near Pittsburgh claimed 132 lives and led to the longest investigation in National Transportation Safety Board history. This event reshaped aviation safety protocols. #aviation #safety
USAir Flight 427 crash and investigation

ALT USAir Flight 427 crash and investigation

16
Pedro I declared Brazil's independence from Portugal, founding the Empire of Brazil and marking a pivotal moment in South American history. This bold move reshaped the continent's political landscape. #BrazilIndependence #EmpireOfBrazil
Pedro I of Brazil declares independence, establishing the Empire of Brazil

ALT Pedro I of Brazil declares independence, establishing the Empire of Brazil

1
33
Load more