Senate Passes Amendment XVII

A year short of a century ago today, the 17^th Amendment to the Constitution of those United States was passed by the United States Senate.

Grand Duke Michael

Four score and a dozen years ago today, Grand Duke Michael was murdered.

Greek Abdication

Four score and a baker's dozen years ago today, King Constantine of the Hellenes abdicated.

Committee of Five

Eighteen long dozen years ago today, the Continental Congress appointed the Committee of Five.

Surrender of the Kingdom of Norway

Three and a half score years ago today, the Kingdom of Norway surrendered to Nazi Germany.

The Final Act of Congress

Five years short of two centuries ago today, the Final Act of the Congress of Vienna was signed.

Secretary Bryan Resigns

5 years short of a century ago today, William Jennings Bryan, United States Secretary of State, resigned due to opposition against the President's fierce tone against Imperial Germany.

The Battle of Trois-Rivières

Eighteen baker's dozen years ago today, the Battle of Trois-Rivières ended in decisive victory for the King's men.

George Wyndham

Three years short of a century ago today, George Wyndham, the leader of the die-hard opponents in the House of Commons of the Parliament Bill that became Parliament Act 1911, passed away.

Austro-Hungarian Coronation

143 years ago today, the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy, established through a compromise, was crowned with the coronation of Their Imperial and Royal Majesties Emperor-King Franz Josef I and Empress-Queen Elisabeth as King and Queen of Hungary.

Oak Apple Day

350 years ago today (May 29 in the Julian Calendar), Charles II entered London and Oak Apple Day was proclaimed for the celebration of the event.

President Beneš Resigns

Five dozen and two years ago today, President Edvard Beneš of Czechoslovakia resigned – “rather than sign a new constitution that would make his nation into a communist state.” However, he had no problem preferring the Nazi flag flying in Prague over Otto in the Hofburg.