Today in 1990: The first post-Communist presidential and parliamentary elections are held in Romania. 2 days ago
Today in 1940: Holocaust: The first prisoners arrive at a new concentration camp at Auschwitz. 2 days ago
Today in 1932: Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland to begin the world's 1st solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic by a female pilot 2 days ago
Today in 1891: History of cinema: The first public display of Thomas Edison's prototype kinetoscope. 2 days ago
Today in 1883: Krakatoa begins to erupt. The volcano's final and most notable explosion occurs on August 26. 2 days ago