Today in History

Event:	1831: Faraday demonstrates first electric tra...
On this day in 1831, Michael Faraday, known for his pioneering experiments in electri...

Event:	1904: Birthdate of mathematician Leonard Roth
Born on this day in 1904, British mathematician Leonard Roth was noted for his work i...

Event:	1533: Pizarro executes the last Inca emperor
On this day in 1533, Spanish explorer Francisco Pizarro murdered Atahuallpa, the thir...

Event:	1632: Birthdate of John Locke, philosopher of...
Born on this day in 1632, John Locke was an English philosopher of the Enlightenment ...

Event:	1901: Birthdate of jazz muscian Charlie Parke...
Charlie "Bird" Parker is one of the most important figures in jazz history. He was a ...