Benjamin Franklin Passes Away
On this day, Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, passed away in Philadelphia at the age of 84. Franklin was not only pivotal in the crafting of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution but also made significant contributions to science and innovation, including his famous experiments with electricity. […]
The U.S. Supreme Court Holds Its First Session
On February 1st, 1790, the United States Supreme Court convened for the first time in New York City, setting the stage for its crucial role in interpreting the nation’s laws.