Category: History

Politics & Global Governance 1868: A President Acquitted: After months of tension, the U.S. Senate failed by a single vote to convict President Andrew Johnson

POLITICS Our lead story today is the 63rd anniversary of Africa Day. On this day in 1963, 32 independent African heads of state gathered in

Politics & Global Affairs: Turning to the African continent, we mark a pivotal and somber moment in the struggle for equality. On this day in

Politics & Diplomacy Our top story takes us back to 1991 in India, where the world was shaken by the assassination of former Prime Minister

Sovereignty and Struggle 1972 (Cameroon’s Unitary State): Citizens in Cameroon voted in a national referendum to adopt a new constitution, transforming the country from a

Liberation and Leadership North in 1960, the “Year of Africa,” the winds of change were blowing through French West Africa. On this day, intense negotiations

Natural Disaster in the Pacific Northwest (1980) Our top story takes us back 46 years to Washington State. In a catastrophic display of geological power,

Politics & Diplomacy 1948: The Birth of Israel  In a momentous ceremony in Tel Aviv, David Ben-Gurion read the Declaration of Independence, officially establishing the

Politics & Global Conflict 1981: Assassination Attempt on the Pope A shocking scene unfolded in St. Peter’s Square as Pope John Paul II was shot