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5 Fun Facts About January 24 In District Of Columbia History
1. 1865: The United States Congress passed the Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude in the country. This historic event paved the way for civil rights and societal changes in the District of Columbia and across the nation. 2. 1978: The District of Columbia Home Rule Act was enacted,...
5 Fun Facts About January 23 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1935, the first canned beer was sold in the United States, with the brand "Krueger's Finest Beer" making its debut in the District of Columbia. The innovation allowed for easier distribution and storage of beer, revolutionizing the industry. 2. In 1943, the United States War Department ordered the...
5 Fun Facts About January 9 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1865, January 9 marked the date when the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed by the House of Representatives, officially abolishing slavery. 2. On January 9, 1918, famed civil rights leader and founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) W.E.B. Du...
5 Fun Facts About January 8 In District Of Columbia History
1. On January 8, 1790, the first Presidential Mansion in the United States was established in New York City, which at that time was the capital of the country. The mansion was designed by architect Samuel Osgood and eventually became known as the Federal House. 2. In 1827, the first...
5 Fun Facts About January 7 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1997, a gunman opened fire at the U.S. Capitol building, killing two police officers. The shooter, Russell Eugene Weston Jr., was later found to be suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and was committed to a mental institution. 2. On January 7, 1800, Congress approved the establishment of the Library...
5 Fun Facts About January 6 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1759, George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis on January 6 in a ceremony at her family home, the White House Plantation. This would later become the site of the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States. 2. On January 6, 1838, Samuel Morse...
5 Fun Facts About January 5 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1893, the National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, D.C. This society is dedicated to promoting geography, environmental science, and the study of world cultures. 2. On January 5, 1957, Washington, D.C. was hit by a major snowstorm that dumped over 10 inches of snow on the city....
5 Fun Facts About January 4 In District Of Columbia History
1. 1965 - The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority is created. On January 4, 1965, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) was created to plan, develop, build, and operate a coordinated regional transportation system in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. 2. 1865 - The 13th Amendment to the U.S....
5 Fun Facts About January 2 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1781, the first official bank of the United States, the Bank of North America, opened its doors in Philadelphia. Later, in 1801, the District of Columbia would become home to the second official bank of the United States. 2. On January 2, 1817, the African Methodist Episcopal Church...
5 Fun Facts About January 1 In District Of Columbia History
1. Emancipation Proclamation celebrations: January 1, 1863 marked the day when President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, declaring all slaves in Confederate states to be free. This historic event is celebrated each year on January 1 in Washington D.C. with grand festivities. 2. Mayor's New Year's Day Reception:...
5 Fun Facts About December 31 In District Of Columbia History
1. End of Slavery: On December 31, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territories were free. This landmark document went into effect on January 1, 1863. 2. Prohibition Ends: On December 31, 1933, the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ended...
5 Fun Facts About December 25 In District Of Columbia History
1. The first recorded Christmas celebration in Washington, D.C. took place on December 25, 1777 during the Revolutionary War. George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night and attacked Hessian mercenaries in Trenton, New Jersey. 2. On December 25, 1814, during the War of 1812, British...