1851day.year
The Denny Party lands at Alki Point, before moving to the other side of Elliott Bay to what would become Seattle.
On November 13, 1851, the Denny Party landed at Alki Point in present-day Seattle, marking the beginning of the city's founding.
The Denny Party, led by Arthur and David Denny, arrived at Alki Point on November 13, 1851, seeking a sheltered harbor on Puget Sound. Facing dense forests and challenging terrain, they prepared to establish a settlement. Within weeks, the settlers moved across Elliott Bay to what they deemed more favorable land, naming it 'New York Alki.' This nascent community grew gradually, attracting more pioneers and becoming the nucleus of modern Seattle. The landing event is celebrated as the symbolic birth of the city.
1851
Denny Party
Alki Point
Seattle
1956day.year
The Supreme Court of the United States affirmed a lower court ruling that invalidated Alabama laws requiring segregated buses, thus ending the Montgomery bus boycott.
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a ruling ending bus segregation in Montgomery, officially concluding the Montgomery bus boycott.
On November 13, 1956, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision striking down Alabama’s segregated bus laws.
The ruling legally ended the Montgomery bus boycott after over a year of sustained protest.
The boycott had been sparked by Rosa Parks’ arrest in December 1955.
Its success demonstrated the power of nonviolent civil disobedience in the Civil Rights Movement.
This landmark decision paved the way for further challenges to segregation across the United States.
1956
Supreme Court of the United States
lower court ruling
Alabama
Montgomery bus boycott
1969day.year
Vietnam War: Anti-war protesters in Washington, D.C. stage a symbolic March Against Death.
Anti-war demonstrators held the March Against Death in Washington, D.C., protesting the Vietnam War.
On November 13, 1969, thousands gathered on the National Mall for the March Against Death.
Protesters carried coffins and placards to symbolize the human cost of the Vietnam War.
Organized by Vietnam Veterans Against the War, the event highlighted war veterans’ dissent.
Speakers called for an immediate end to U.S. military involvement in Southeast Asia.
The demonstration became a defining moment in America’s anti-war movement.
1969
Vietnam War
Anti-war protesters
1982day.year
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. after a march to its site by thousands of Vietnam War veterans.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, honoring U.S. service members, was officially dedicated in Washington, D.C. in 1982.
On November 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was formally dedicated on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Thousands of Vietnam War veterans and their families marched to the monument before the ceremony, many in uniform and with medals displayed. Designed by Maya Lin, the black granite wall lists the names of over 58,000 fallen and missing American servicemen and women. The minimalist design sparked initial controversy but soon became a place of reflection and healing. At the dedication, speeches by dignitaries and emotional readings of names underscored the memorial's significance. The site has since drawn millions of visitors and stands as a powerful testament to sacrifice and reconciliation.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam War veterans