Today in 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on a church door in Wittenberg, Germany

Today in 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses against Catholic practices on a church door in Wittenberg, Germany

Luther's 95 Thesis (Joseph Fiennes - 2003)

 The Ninety-Five Theses From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedi

Today in 1735 John Adams, founding father of the United States was born

Born Oct. 30: John Adams (1735-1826), Founding Father & 2nd President of the U.S. (1797-1801).

WhiteHouse.gov

The Miller Center "American Presidents"

John Adams - The Miniseries (Adams meets Col. Washington)

Today in history .... the Divine Wind ....

Today in 1944, the Japanese first began to try Kamikaze (divine wind) attacks. They were named after the typhoon's that stopped the Mongal fleet's invasion of Japan (under Kublai Khan) in 1274 and 1281.

The worst moment of Kamikaze attacks came in the Battle of Okinawa when as many as 20 planes at once dived bombed into the Destroyer Laffey. Some sailors went insane just thinking about it.

By the end of the war, there were 15,000 casualties due to Kamikazes, and the attacks figured significantly into Trumen's decision to use atomic weapons rather than a invasion.  From THE PERILOUS FLIGHT.

HD Stock Footage WWII Japanese Kamikaze Attack on U.S.

Today in 480 BC: Greek naval victory over the Persians in the Battle of Salamis,

Fought on or about this day in 480 BC: the Battle of Salamis, a crucial Greek naval victory over the Persians

Battle of Salamis

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

History's Turning Points - BC 480 Battle of Salamis

Today in 1862,

Today in 1862, Pres. Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, to go into effect on Jan. 1, 1863.

Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien was published on this day in 1937

Sept. 21, 1937: 

The Hobbit Opens Up a Brave New World

By Tony Long

The Hobbit - Behind the Scenes - Part 1

The Mexican-American War

Today in 1847, U.S. forces under Gen. Winifield Scott occupied Mexico City (Mexican-American War). One of several unjust and imperialistic wars launched by the United States.





Below, a History Channel Documentary on the Mexican-American War