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5 Fun Facts About July 23 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1990, the National Museum of Women in the Arts opened in Washington, D.C. The museum is dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women artists from all over the world. 2. On July 23, 1967, one of the worst riots in the history of the city broke out in...
5 Fun Facts About July 8 In District Of Columbia History
1. On July 8, 1790, the Residence Act was signed by President George Washington, which designated the District of Columbia as the new capital of the United States. 2. On July 8, 1863, during the Civil War, Union troops under General George Meade defeated Confederate forces under General Robert E....
5 Fun Facts About July 7 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1790, Congress approved a permanent location for the District of Columbia in a bill signed by President George Washington. 2. On July 7, 1863, during the Civil War, Congress passed a special act granting freedom to former slaves who had served in the Union Army. 3. In 1900,...
5 Fun Facts About July 6 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1776, upon hearing the reading of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, citizens of the District of Columbia took to the streets in celebration of the newly declared Independence Day. 2. In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which granted freedom to...
5 Fun Facts About June 9 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1790, President George Washington signed into law the Residence Act, granting land for the creation of a new capital city along the Potomac River, which eventually became Washington D.C. 2. In 1863, Union troops crossed into Virginia from Maryland to begin the Gettysburg Campaign, a pivotal moment in...
5 Fun Facts About April 14 In District Of Columbia History
1. On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. by John Wilkes Booth. 2. On April 14, 1939, the historic Black Broadway theater, The Howard Theater, officially opened in Washington, D.C. and became a hub for African-American entertainers such as Duke Ellington and...