Timeline
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
John Everett Millais, (British, 1829-1896), Francisco Pizarro Seizing the Inca of Peru, 1846, oil on canvas, Victoria and Albert Museum, London (Photo by VCG Wilson/Corbis via Getty Images)
History Every Day
Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.