Violette Neatley Anderson is the first Black woman to practice law before the Supreme Court. Charles Curtis becomes the first Native American Senator. And the University of Illinois gets its first gay rights student organization. And George W. Bush declares three countries the “Axis of Evil.” It’s This Date in History for January 29.
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Central Iowa has an exciting three-way primary for a key representative seat. Davenport in the Quad Cities is seeing a primary showdown between two former collaborators. and a total of eight candidates are preparing to pursue the first step toward earning the right to be Iowa’s governor. Check out this update on what’s happening with Iowa’s state-level primary election, coming June 2.
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The Auschwitz concentration camp is liberated. A speech by President Monroe sets the stage for Indian Removal. Bill Clinton lies about an affair years before the Monica Lewinsky scandal. And Donald Trump tries to ban immigration from seven Muslim countries. It’s This Date in History for January 27.
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Relocated convicts form the roots of Australia. Prohibition takes hold in Tennessee. Bill Clinton lies to the country about his affair with 22-year-old intern Monica Lewinsky. Condoleezza Rice makes history as the first Black female secretary of state. And Israel is ordered to prevent genocide in Gaza. It’s January 26 in history.
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One of the earliest civil rights groups forms in the National Afro-American League. Alice Mitchell brings infamy to lesbians. Shirley Chisholm is the first Black presidential candidate. Mary Decker makes history in the mile. It’s January 25 in history.
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Roe V. Wade transformed abortion rights. David Bowie declared “I’m gay.” Heath Ledger’s shocking overdose death wakes up the world to prescription drug dangers. Susan Rice and Lloyd Austin pave paths for Black Americans in government. It’s This Date in History for January 22.
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America received its first-ever Arican-American president, vice president, and Congressperson. Melissa Etheridge made a historic “coming out” announcement. Maya Angelou became the first female and Black poet to speak at a presidential inauguration. Iran releases American hostages after 444 days. And more. It’s This Day in History for January 20.
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Childbirth got a little easier for some, with anesthesia. Lucille Ball gave birth on-air. Plus, the horrific Black Monday takes place in Azerbaijan, Blackberry hits the market, and the Iran Hostage Crisis is resolved after 444 days through the Algiers Accord. It’s January 19 in history, curated by MainStream.
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With Illinois’ primary elections just two months away, several would-be Democratic primary challengers in high-profile races have been disqualified, while two federal-level races are bursting with primary contenders.
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The first-ever public museum opens. Franklin Chang Diaz makes history as the first Hispanic in space. “All In the Family” starring the late Rob Reiner premiers on CBS. Missy Elliott breaks ground for female rappers. And the first-ever tests to identify HIV begin. It’s January 12 in history.
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