1845day.year
In Annapolis, Maryland, the Naval School (later the United States Naval Academy) opens with 50 students.
On October 10, 1845, the U.S. Naval School opened in Annapolis with 50 students, laying the foundation for the future United States Naval Academy.
On October 10, 1845, the Naval School opened in Annapolis, Maryland, enrolling its first class of 50 young midshipmen.
The curriculum blended rigorous academic studies with seamanship and military training to prepare future naval officers.
Under the leadership of Captain Franklin Buchanan as its first superintendent, the institution established high standards of discipline and excellence.
The school quickly gained prestige, attracting students from across the young nation.
In 1850, Congress officially renamed it the United States Naval Academy, solidifying its status as the premier officer training institution for the U.S. Navy.
Today, the Academy remains a symbol of American naval heritage and leadership.
1845
Annapolis, Maryland
United States Naval Academy
1903day.year
The Women's Social and Political Union is founded in support of the enfranchisement of British women.
On October 10, 1903, the Women’s Social and Political Union was founded by Emmeline Pankhurst and her allies to campaign for women’s suffrage.
On October 10, 1903, Emmeline Pankhurst, Christabel Pankhurst, and other activists founded the Women’s Social and Political Union in Manchester.
The WSPU distinguished itself through militant tactics and direct action to demand voting rights for British women.
Under the slogan Deeds, not words, members organized protests, heckled politicians, and carried out window-smashing campaigns.
Their bold strategies attracted widespread media attention and polarized public opinion on women’s enfranchisement.
Leaders endured arrests, hunger strikes, and force-feeding, drawing sympathy and support for the cause.
The WSPU’s efforts were instrumental in securing partial suffrage in 1918 and equal voting rights in 1928.
1903
Women's Social and Political Union
1957day.year
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower apologizes to Ghanaian finance minister Komla Agbeli Gbedemah after he is refused service in a Delaware restaurant.
On October 10, 1957, President Eisenhower apologized to Ghanaian Finance Minister Komla Agbeli Gbedemah after he faced racial discrimination in a Delaware restaurant.
During Ghana’s first state visit to the United States, Finance Minister Gbedemah was denied service at a whites-only restaurant in Claymont, Delaware.
President Eisenhower intervened, offering a formal apology and ensuring the minister received proper hospitality.
The incident highlighted the stark reality of segregation in the US at the dawn of the civil rights era.
Eisenhower’s public apology aimed to preserve diplomatic relations with newly independent African nations.
This event underscored the international implications of domestic racial policies and fueled calls for desegregation.
1957
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Komla Agbeli Gbedemah