Thomas University History Club

08/25/2019

On August 25, 1939, The Wizard of Oz, which will become one of the best-loved movies in history, opens in theaters around the United States. Based on the 1900

04/18/2019

President John F. Kennedy waits for word on the success of a covert plan to overthrow Cuba’s government on this day in 1961. Kennedy had authorized Operation

04/16/2019

"The only graceful way to accept an insult is to ignore it; if you can't ignore it, top it; if you can't top it, laugh at it; if you can't laugh at it, it's probably deserved." — Russell Lynes, American writer (1910-1991).

04/15/2019

Today in History: April 15

11/07/2017

On this day in History, Jeannette Rankin becomes first U.S. congresswoman on Nov 07, 1916. Learn more about what happened today on History.

10/20/2017

After advancing island by island across the Pacific Ocean, U.S. General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore onto the Philippine island of Leyte, fulfilling his promise to return to the area he was forced to flee in 1942.

10/19/2017

Is it time for statehood?

On this day in History, U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico on Oct 18, 1898. Learn more about what happened today on History.

10/17/2017

On this day in History, Capone goes to prison on Oct 17, 1931. Learn more about what happened today on History.

02/13/2017

Third Annual African-American History Lecture
February 13, 2017 (TONIGHT) at 6pm

02/10/2017

On this day in History, Davis learns he is president on Feb 10, 1861. Learn more about what happened today on History.

01/30/2017

On this day in History, Gandhi assassinated on Jan 30, 1948. Learn more about what happened today on History.

01/19/2017

On this day in History, Edgar Allan Poe is born on Jan 19, 1809. Learn more about what happened today on History.