Historic Places and Landmarks
Where it happened: the bridges, cities, buildings and landscapes that became the setting for history.
1880
1880 · Music
O Canada is first performed in Quebec City
June 24, 1880
1871 · History
Chicago After the Fire: From Burned Blocks to a New Skyline
October 8, 1871
1871 · Nature & Disasters
The Night the Peshtigo Fire Overwhelmed a Wisconsin Town
October 8, 1871
1871 · Nature & Disasters
The Great Chicago Fire Begins on DeKoven Street
October 8, 18711869
1869 · Technology
The Suez Canal Is Officially Opened
November 17, 18691867
1867 · Politics
Alaska Changes Hands at Sitka
October 18, 18671863
1863 · Politics
Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address
November 19, 18631846
1846 · Science
Galle and d’Arrest identify Neptune at Berlin Observatory
September 23, 18461825
1825 · Technology
The Erie Canal Opens a Water Route Across New York
October 26, 18251816
1816 · War & Conflict
A fight at Seven Oaks deepens the Red River conflict
June 19, 18161815
1815 · Politics
A Ship Reaches Saint Helena: Napoleon’s Final Exile Begins
October 15, 18151812
1812 · War & Conflict