Video: 'History of Chicago in Around 5 Minutes'
(Saturday, March 4, 1837) — Chicago, which would become the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwestern United States, was incorporated today as a city with a population of 4,170. Continue reading Chicago incorporated 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1837)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1836'
(Wednesday, February 8, 1837, during the United States presidential election, 1836) — Democratic Rep. Richard Mentor Johnson of Kentucky became the first Vice President of the United States chosen by the Senate today, defeating Whig VP nominee Rep. Francis Granger of New York by a vote of 36 to 16 divided strictly along party lines. Continue reading Senate elects Richard Mentor Johnson as 9th U.S. Vice President 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 8 1837)
Video: 'Michigan - 50 States - US Geography'
(Thursday, January 26, 1837) — Michigan, located in the Great Lakes and Midwestern regions of the United States, became the 26th state in the nation today when President Andrew Jackson signed it into statehood. Continue reading Michigan becomes 26th state admitted to Union 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1837)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1836'
(Wednesday, December 7, 1836, during the United States presidential election, 1836) — Democratic Vice President Martin Van Buren of New York was elected President of the United States today over Whig former Senator William H. Harrison of Ohio. Continue reading Van Buren decisively defeats Harrison in presidential election 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1836)
Video: 'Sam Houston: One of the Most Remarkable Figures in American History (1993)'
(Saturday, October 22, 1836, 4:00 p.m. local time) — Sam Houston was inaugurated today as the first constitutionally elected president of the Republic of Texas, replacing interim president David G. Burnet. Continue reading Sam Houston inaugurated first President of Republic of Texas 180 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 22 1836)
Video: 'The Duel - Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr'
(Wednesday, September 14, 1836) — Aaron Burr, the third Vice President of the United States (1801–1805), serving during President Thomas Jefferson’s first term, best known for killing his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel, died today in a boardinghouse on Staten Island, New York, two years after suffering a debilitating stroke. He was 80. Continue reading Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr dies 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1836)
Video: 'Sam Houston: One of the Most Remarkable Figures in American History (1993)'
(Monday, September 5, 1836) — Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected today the first president of the Republic of Texas in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Continue reading Sam Houston elected first president of Texas 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 5 1836)
Video: '#04 James Madison'
(Tuesday, June 28, 1836, 6:00 a.m. local time) — James Madison, the fourth President of the United States (1809–1817), hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, died today at his plantation estate Montpelier near Orange, Virginia, of heart failure. Madison was 85.
Video: 'The Battle of San Jacinto'
(Thursday, April 21, 1836, 4:30 p.m. local time; during the Texas Revolution) — An army of Texans led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexicans today in the Battle of San Jacinto near modern La Porte, Texas, assuring Texas independence.
