1917
Politics
Russian Revolution
The Bolsheviks seized power in Petrograd, overthrowing the Provisional Government. Lenin's revolution established the world's first socialist state and reshaped global politics for the rest of the century.
On This Day in History
1893
Politics
Colorado Women Win Vote
Colorado became the first US state to grant women the right to vote through popular referendum. The victory was a milestone in the women's suffrage movement.
1929
Culture
Museum of Modern Art Opens
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) opened in New York City with exhibitions of works by Cézanne, Gauguin, Seurat, and van Gogh. MoMA became the world's most influential museum of modern art.
1811
War & Conflict
Battle of Tippecanoe
American forces under William Henry Harrison defeated Tecumseh's Native American confederation at Tippecanoe in Indiana. The battle destroyed hopes for a united indigenous resistance to American expansion.
1940
Disaster
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapses
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State collapsed spectacularly in a windstorm due to aerodynamic flutter. Dramatic footage of 'Galloping Gertie' became a famous engineering case study.
1944
Politics
FDR Wins Fourth Term
Franklin Roosevelt was elected to an unprecedented fourth presidential term, defeating Thomas Dewey. It would be his last; he died in office just five months later.
2000
Politics
Hillary Clinton Elected Senator
Hillary Clinton became the first former First Lady elected to public office, winning a US Senate seat from New York. She would later become Secretary of State and the first woman nominated for president by a major party.