Publisher's Synopsis
This day in history.
Travel back in time through headlines from The New York Times and discover hundreds of the most fascinating and important events as they originally appeared in the paper. From political milestones: Roosevelt Pledges Warfare Against Poverty (January 21, 1937), to watershed moments: The Panama Canal Officially Opened (August 16, 1914), to extreme weather events, obituaries of world luminaries, Hollywood highlights, sports records, and more. Each day's extraordinary headline is accompanied by a detailed caption that provides historical context.
