History
New York Remembers the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing with Reverent Ceremonies
The echoes of bells tolled mournfully across New York City as it marked the solemn anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, a day that changed the very fabric and security of the nation. As the city’s bustling life momentarily paused, a serene and poignant air enveloped those
February 17: This Day in History
On February 17, 1863, Abraham Lincoln established the National Academy of Sciences. This day also marks the burning of Giordano Bruno (1600), the recognition of the Orange Free State (1854), the repeal of Prohibition in Oregon (1933), and Kosovo’s independence declaration (2008).
February 16: This Day in History
On February 16, 1918, Lithuania’s Council (Taryba) signed the Act of Independence in Vilnius, restoring sovereignty from Russian and German rule. This historic milestone marked Lithuania’s rebirth after over a century under foreign control.