1978: A dark day in San Francisco history unfolded when Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, a trailblazer for gay rights, were fatally shot inside City Hall by former Supervisor Dan White. Milk’s legacy as one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. remains a beacon for LGBTQ+ rights, while the tragedy underscored the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in America.
1924: The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, originally called the “Christmas Parade,” dazzled New York City with floats, bands, and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. Today, this iconic parade attracts millions of spectators and marks the beginning of the holiday season for many Americans.
1934: In Barrington, Illinois, a violent end came for notorious bank robber Lester Joseph Gillis, better known as George “Baby Face” Nelson. Declared “Public Enemy No. 1” by the FBI, Nelson was killed during a shootout that highlighted the dangerous game of cat and mouse between federal agents and the era’s infamous criminals. His death signaled a turning point in the government’s crackdown on organized crime.
2003: In an unprecedented display of solidarity, President George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq to celebrate Thanksgiving with U.S. troops. Under extreme secrecy, the visit not only boosted morale but also demonstrated the importance of U.S. military operations during a pivotal phase of the Iraq War.
2015: A Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs became the site of a devastating attack that left three dead and nine injured. The tragedy reignited heated debates about gun control and reproductive rights in the United States, highlighting ongoing tensions over deeply divisive social issues. The accused, Robert Dear, remains unfit to stand trial, prolonging the case’s legal resolution.
Looking Back At January 8
Looking Back At January 8
President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.”
President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address
Black men in the District of Columbia were given the right to vote
Bolsonaro supporters stormed Brazil’s Congress
Looking Back At January 7
Looking Back At January 7
Galileo discovers 4 moons orbiting Jupiter
Marian Anderson becomes first Black American to sing at the Met
Vietnamese forces overthrow the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia
Islamist terrorists kill 12 employees of Charlie Hebdo
Looking Back At January 6
Looking Back At January 6
President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined a goal of “Four Freedoms” for the world
Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection in which his supporters attacked Capitol Police
Looking Back At January 5
Excerpt: Looking Back At January 5
“Eisenhower proposed that the US would assist other countries in their resistence to Communist Aggression. Today, leaders from Eisenhower’s own political party support Russian aggression.”
Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge
Discovery of X-rays was reported
Nellie Tayloe Ross took office as America’s first female governor
The Eisenhower Doctrine was proposed
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