This Day In History

San Marino: independent country inside Italy — arguably the world's smallest and oldest republic — was founded (301)

San Marino: independent country inside Italy — arguably the world's smallest and oldest republic — was founded (301)

Richard the Lion-Hearted: was crowned king of England after defeating his father, Henry II (1189)

Richard the Lion-Hearted: was crowned king of England after defeating his father, Henry II (1189)

Treaty of Paris: the US Revolutionary War came to an official end (1783)

Treaty of Paris: the US Revolutionary War came to an official end (1783)

Malcolm Campbell: English racer and journalist became the first person to drive an automobile over 300 mph, at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah (1935)

Malcolm Campbell: English racer and journalist became the first person to drive an automobile over 300 mph, at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah (1935)