Nov
12
Today in Smithsonian History: November 12, 1980
November 12, 1980. Space geeks throng the Air and Space Museum to celebrate Voyager I’s approach to Saturn. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 12, 1980
Nov
11
Today in Smithsonian History: November 11, 1921
November 11, 1921. The National Museum is closed in honor of the burial of America’s unknown soldier. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 11, 1921
Nov
10
Today in Smithsonian History: November 10, 1958
November 10, 1958. The famed Hope Diamond arrives at the Smithsonian via registered mail. Really. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 10, 1958
Nov
09
Today in Smithsonian History: November 9, 1977
November 9, 1977. What Smithsonian object provoked “Tarzan’s Savage Fury?” Okay, we’re reaching, but play along. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 9, 1977
Nov
08
Today in Smithsonian History: November 8, 1931
November 8, 1931. Art collector John Gellatly dies two years after giving his art collection to what is now the Smithsonian American Art Museum. We are not aware of any connection between the two events. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 8, 1931
Nov
07
Today in Smithsonian History: November 7, 1966
November 7, 1966. Congress authorizes the construction of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 7, 1966
Nov
06
Today in Smithsonian History: November 6, 1990
November 6, 1990. An agreement for a new National Postal Museum gets the stamp of approval. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 6, 1990
Nov
05
Today in Smithsonian History: November 5, 1954
November 5, 1954. Mamie Eisenhower and the Queen Mum take a tour of the First Ladies collection. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 5, 1954
Nov
04
Today in Smithsonian History: November 4, 1981
November 4, 1981. Nancy Reagan donates her ballgown to the First Ladies’ Collection. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 4, 1981
Nov
03
Today in Smithsonian History: November 3, 1975
November 3, 1975. A heroic campaign survivor receives a medal. Maybe it was a political campaign rather than a military one, but still. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 3, 1975
