Sophie Germain Wins Paris Academy of Sciences Prize (1816)
Sophie Germain Wins Paris Academy of Sciences Prize (1816): French mathematician and physicist Sophie Germain became the first woman to win a prize from the Paris Academy of Sciences on…
Andrew Jackson’s Debt-Free Celebration (1835): A Historic Achievement in Fiscal Responsibility
Andrew Jackson's Debt-Free Celebration (1835): On January 8, 1835, U.S. President Andrew Jackson announced a celebratory dinner after achieving the feat of reducing the United States national debt to zero,…
Formation of the Democratic Party (1828): Shaping the Political Landscape of the United States
Formation of the Democratic Party (1828): The Democratic Party of the United States was officially organized on January 8, 1828. It evolved from the Democratic-Republican Party founded by Thomas Jefferson…
The Battle of New Orleans (1815): A Pivotal Moment in American History
Battle of New Orleans (1815): On January 8, 1815, General Andrew Jackson led American forces to a decisive victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans, the final…