Historic Places and Landmarks
Where it happened: the bridges, cities, buildings and landscapes that became the setting for history.
1809
1809 · Art & Literature
The rebuilt Covent Garden theater opens in London
September 18, 18091805
1805 · War & Conflict
Trafalgar: Victory at Sea, Then a Dangerous Storm
October 21, 18051780
1780 · War & Conflict
Kings Mountain: The Militia Battle That Changed the Southern Campaign
October 7, 17801776
1776 · War & Conflict
Washington's Army Attacks Trenton
December 26, 1776
1776 · War & Conflict
Valcour Island: A Defeat That Bought Time
October 11, 17761755
1755 · Nature & Disasters
The Lisbon Earthquake and the Destruction of a Capital
November 1, 17551642
1642 · Exploration
Tasman's Expedition Sights New Zealand
December 13, 16421642
1642 · Exploration
Abel Tasman's Expedition Reaches Tasmania
November 24, 1642
1542 · Exploration
Cabrillo Enters San Diego Bay
September 28, 15421535
1535 · Nature & Disasters
A solar halo over Stockholm inspires a famous city view
April 20, 15351512
1512 · Art & Literature
The Sistine Chapel Ceiling Is Unveiled
November 1, 15121391
1391 · War & Conflict