Today in ND History

10/23/1971 - Hold on Ara, the Freshman are Coming

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

In the first game a Notre Dame team would play outside the United States, the freshmen squad would travel to Mexico City. Read more...

10/31/1970 - Late Game Heroics

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Trailing 20-0 to start the fourth quarter, the Irish would find a way to pull out a victory. Read more...

11/15/1969 - The Michigan Rivalry Resumes

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

After a 26 year hiatus, Notre Dame and Michigan meet on the gridiron once again. Read more...

11/23/1968 - Freshman Beat Tennessee on the Ground

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

In a game at home, the freshman led by Tom Gatewood would take down Tennessee. Read more...

11/17/1967 - Joe Thiesmann Leads the Freshman

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Joe Theismann would give his arm a workout bringing the team to victory on a day when both team's kickers would have trouble. Read more...

11/18/1966 - The Michigan State Undercard

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

The night before the famous 10-10 tie game of the century, the two freshman squads faced off in Spartan Stadium. Read more...

10/22/1966 - Early Domination for the Freshman

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

The Irish Freshman dominate against Pittsburgh early in the season. Read more...

10/04/1924 - Another Victory Against Western State

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

After a series of losses, the freshman pull off another win against Western State. Read more...

11/11/1916 - George Gipp Kicks the Winner

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

George Gipp would ignore his coaches and take the game into his own hands. Read more...

11/03/1916 - The Gipper Makes An Appearance

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

George Gipp would play in his first football game ever and instantly make a name for himself. Read more...

2/14/2013 - The Original Catholics vs Convicts

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Long before Notre Dame and Miami faced off in the 1980s, the JV squad would face some actual convicts. Read more...

10/06/1935 - Jake Kline coaches the JV Squad

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Junior Varsity Coach Jake Kline would have some interesting pep talks for his 'Hamburger' Teams. Read more...

11/27/1930 - A Feast on Thanksgiving

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

In the first meeting between a Notre Dame and Vanderbilt team, the Irish had a feast on Herbert Hoover's proclaimed day of Thanksgiving. Read more...

10/18/1930 - JV Plays Under the Lights Again

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

The Junior Varsity squad would get accustomed to playing under the lights, something accomplished decades before the varsity team. Read more...

11/03/1951 - The First Meeting with Tennessee

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

The first meeting between Notre Dame and Tennessee would not be between the varsity squads. Read more...

11/07/1949 - One Game in Two Stadiums

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

The Notre Dame B team would play a single game, on two different fields. Read more...

10/12/1935 - JV Football Through the '30s and '40s

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

While the varsity team took the accolades, the B and C squads would be part of some unusual contests. Read more...

11/09/1929 - A First and A Last

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

The varsity team took on Drake, while the B and C squads were also both in action. All on the same day. Read more...

11/10/1928 - History of Notre Dame's Junior Varisty Team

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

In the 1920s, Notre Dame regularly fielded more than one football team. We begin with this history of the Notre Dame Junior Varsity team. Read more...

11/24/2012 - Conquest in the Coliseum

Sun, 24 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Looking to close out the regular season undefeated, the only obstacle left in the way was hated rival Southern Cal. Read more...

11/17/2012 - The Seniors Bookend Their Career

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

The final game at home, the team and seniors would be sure to make a statement and leave their mark. Read more...

11/10/2012 - Back to Business

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

A previous thorn in Notre Dame's side, Boston College would not get in the way this year. Read more...

11/03/2012 - It almost all comes apart

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Perhaps the Luck of the Irish shone extra bright today as Notre Dame and Pittsburgh battled in a triple overtime thriller. Read more...

10/27/2012 - The Irish Storm Norman

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Looking to match the 2002 opening streak, Notre Dame traveled to historic Norman in a battle between two of college football's legendary teams. Read more...

10/20/2012 - Rees to the Rescue

Sun, 20 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Without starting quarterback Everett Golson, Tommy Rees would need to take the reins and lead the Irish. Read more...

10/13/2012 - GameDay in the Rain

Sun, 13 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700

As College GameDay returns to South Bend, Notre Dame and Stanford play a thriller through the rain and overtime. Read more...

10/06/2012 - Shamrock Series: Chicago Edition

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Continuing the annual Shamrock Series, the team travels 90 miles west to Chicago to take on the Miami Hurricanes at Soldier Field. Read more...

12/04/2012 - BCS National Championship Game

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:00:00 -0700

#1 Notre Dame will face #2 Alabama in the BCS National Championship game. Read more...

9/22/2012 - Wear a Lei for Manti

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame and Michigan met under the lights for a second year in a row. There would be no last minute heroics this year as Notre Dame dominated on defense. Read more...

9/21/2012 - The Michigan Pep Rally

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The pep rally would be about more than pumping up the team and students, but instead coming together as one student body and playing inspired football. Read more...

9/15/2012 - Onward to Victory - Te'o Edition

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In the first true road game of the season, Notre Dame would take down a Top 10 opponent for the first time in seven years. Read more...

9/08/2012 - Irish return to native soil

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In the 125th Home Opener, Notre Dame would shake off the jet lag and take care of Purdue - improving to 2-0. Read more...

9/01/2012 - Notre Dame returns to Ireland

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Kicking off the 2012 season in Dublin, Notre Dame comes home with a win to fans' delight. Read more...

11/27/2012 - While We Wait

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:00:00 -0700

A look back on undefeated 2012 season, Notre Dame's 125th football season. Read more...

11/25/2012 - WE'RE GOING TO MIAMI

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame is 12-0 and heading to the BCS Championship Game. 12-0. Read more...

11/18/2012 - God Made Notre Dame #1

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:00:00 -0700

For the first time in 18 years, Notre Dame football is number one. Read more...

9/29/2012 - Shamrock Series Preview: ND v Miami

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 03:00:00 -0700

As we prepare for next week's game against Miami in Soldier Field, lets take a look back at the history of each. Read more...

9/06/2012 - Happy Birthday TINDH!

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Happy Birthday Today in ND History! Today, TINDH turns one! Read more...

8/30/1986 - NFL Preseason Bears v Bills @ ND Stadium

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:00:00 -0700

College football is not the only game played in Notre Dame Stadium, the Bears and Bills square off for a preseason game. Read more...

8/28/1999 - ND's earliest football game

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The Irish kicked off the 1999 season earlier than any other season. Behind third year head coach Bob Davie, and a new Leprechaun, Notre Dame welcomed Kansas to campus. Read more...

8/18/2012 - Tickets! Get Your Tickets!

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The ticket database is live! Take a look at ticket stubs from years past. Read more...

8/17/2012 - Results of the London Summer Olympics

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame athletes fared well at the London Olympics where a record number of athletes won a record number medals. Read more...

7/27/2012 - Notre Dame and the Summer Olympics

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:00:00 -0700

As the 30th Summer Olympics kick off tonight in London, Notre Dame sends nine athletes to compete for their countries. Since 1912, Notre Dame has sent thirty-seven athletes to win nineteen medals. Read more...

7/25/2008 - Samardzija makes MLB debut with Cubs

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Making his Major League Baseball debut, Jeff Samardzija takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs. Read more...

7/09/2012 - A Break in the Action

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:00:00 -0700

With the quietness of summer, we are working on some projects in the background. Read more...

7/02/1863 - Fr. Corby gives general absolution at Gettysburg

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In one of the most famous scenes from the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg, Father Corby gives general absolution to the Union soldiers. Read more...

6/23/2007 - Brady Quinn sings with Poison

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Brady Quinn. Bret Michaels. Sounds like nothing. Except maybe a good time. Read more...

6/20/1883 - Corner stone of Science Hall laid

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The corner stone for the new Science Hall is laid. Read more...

6/17/1886 - Dr. Brownson's body brought to ND

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Dr. Orestes A. Brownson is laid to final rest at Notre Dame in the Basilica's crypt. Read more...

6/11/1957 - College World Series Semi-final

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame would make it to the semi-finals of the College World Series and face undefeated Penn State. Read more...

6/10/1957 - Second College World Series win

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

After a big win, Notre Dame continues out and shuts out the Longhorns. Read more...

6/09/1957 - First College World Series win

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

After losing their first game, Notre Dame staves off elimination by humiliating Northern Colorado. Read more...

6/08/1957 - First College World Series appearance

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The baseball team makes its first appearance in a College World Series game. Read more...

6/07/1865 - Maj. Gen. William Tecumsuh Sherman speaks at graduation

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Two months after receiving the surrender of the Confederate general and the Civil War ending, General Sherman returns home to South Bend and gives the commencement address at Notre Dame. Read more...

6/06/1843 - Reinforcements set sail

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Two years prior, the original seven founders of Notre Dame set sail from France. Today, six more would cross the sea to join them. Read more...

6/05/1960 - The 1960 Commencement Exercises - I Like Ike and Pope

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The 1960 Commencement exercises included President Eisenhower, future Pope Paul VI, and Dr. Tom Dooley. Read more...

6/01/1987 - Fr. Hesburgh steps down as president

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Hesburgh hangs up the president hat and puts on the caravan hat. Read more...

5/31/1871 - Basilica cornerstone laid

Thu, 31 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The cornerstone of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart is laid today to replace the previous Sacred Heart Church. Read more...

5/30/1911 - Fair Catch Corby unveiled on campus

Wed, 30 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Two time president of Notre Dame, Father Corby has a statue dedicated on campus. Read more...

5/27/1838 - Father Sorin ordained

Sun, 27 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Sorin is ordained in France, joining the Congregation of Holy Cross. Read more...

5/26/2002 - Hesburgh earns 150th honorary degree

Sat, 26 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Hesburgh receives yet another honorary degree and pushes forward into the record books. Read more...

5/25/1917 - Happy Birthday Father Hesburgh!

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Happy Birthday Father Hesburgh! Read more...

5/22/1977 - President Carter gives the commencement address

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

President Carter became the second President of the United States to give the commencement address at Notre Dame. Read more...

5/21/1923 - Ara Parseghian's Birthday

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Happy Birthday Coach Parseghian! Read more...

5/20/1984 - Fr. Hesburgh receives honorary degree

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Hesburgh has many degrees and today received one he surprisingly never earned. Read more...

5/19/1924 - The KKK vs. ND Students

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

After a riot downtown two days ago, another would break out tonight. This time the students would be on the wrong end of it. Read more...

5/17/1924 - ND Students vs. the KKK

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Tensions would run hot between Notre Dame students and Ku Klux Klan members. The students would run the Klan out of town but the victory would be short lived. Read more...

5/11/1980 - Crossroads Park

Fri, 11 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Crossroads Park was inbetween Lafortune and Hayes Healy for 25 years until the quad was relandscaped. Read more...

5/10/1942 - J. Edgar Hoover receives honorary degree

Thu, 10 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The director of the F.B.I. is on hand for the graduation ceremonies. Read more...

5/09/2002 - Dan Devine passes away

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

After a long coaching career, Dan Devine passed away at the age of 82. Read more...

5/08/2012 - Brother Angelus aka Brother Dome

Tue, 08 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Brother Angelus had the distinction of being the only person alive at Notre Dame to have personally known Father Sorin. Read more...

5/07/1964 - Memorial Library Dedicated

Mon, 07 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The Memorial Library is officially dedicated in a campus wide ceremony and academic convocation. Read more...

5/06/1943 - SS Knute Rockne launched

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In the middle of World War II, a ship named for one of the most famous college football coaches is launched to sea. Read more...

5/04/1971 - Digger Phelps hired

Fri, 04 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Coach Digger Phelps is hired as Notre Dame's 14th head basketball coach. Read more...

5/02/2004 - Fr. Ned Joyce passes away

Wed, 02 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Executive Vice President of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, Father Edmund P. "Ned" Joyce passes away. Read more...

5/01/2008 - Holtz elected to College Football HOF

Tue, 01 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Lou Holtz was one of the best coaches at Notre Dame but Notre Dame was just one stop among Holtz's career. Read more...

4/26/2002 - Brad Lidge makes MLB debut with Astros

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0700

World Series winning closer, Brad Lidge, makes his MLB debut. Read more...

4/21/1879 - Father Sorin leaves for Europe

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Sorin leaves for Europe, yet again. Read more...

4/20/1888 - ND plays first of two games in as many days

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame plays its second ever football game on campus as Michigan comes to town for a two game contest. Read more...

4/17/1962 - Jim Hannan's major league debut

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Jim Hannan makes his major league debut with the Washington Senators. Read more...

4/13/2012 - History of the Old Timers Game

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The first guest post in the series: the history of the Old Timers game which would lead to the modern Blue-Gold game. Read more...

4/12/2012 - New contributions coming!

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The site continues to expand to bring you more content every day! Read more...

4/07/2012 - The TINDH Bracket Champion

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0700

We have a winner! Read more...

4/06/1988 - Only Bookstore Basketball game decided by coin toss

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:00:00 -0700

For thirty years, every Bookstore Basketball game has ended when one team reached 21 baskets. Every game, except one which was stuck seven points shy. Read more...

3/30/2012 - TINDH Bracket - Championship

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The final round of voting is now open! Get your votes in for the most important event in Notre Dame's history. Read more...

3/26/2012 - TINDH Bracket - Final Four

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Voting for the Final Four is now open! Get your votes in and help us decide! Read more...

3/24/1965 - John Goldfarb, Please Come Home

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

John Goldfarb, former player and military pilot, crashes in Fawzia. In order for the U.S. Government to bring him home, Notre Dame must throw a football game against Fawzia University. Read more...

3/23/2012 - TINDH Bracket - Elite Eight

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Voting for the Elite Eight is now open! Only a few days to vote. Read more...

3/22/2007 - Leprechaun on Pros versus Joes

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In a battle of mascot challenges, the Leprechaun faces off against Bucky the Badger and the Nittany Lion. The Leprechaun has to win since he doesn't have a giant foam head, right? Read more...

3/21/2004 - Hockey receive first NCAA invitation

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The hockey team would be rewarded for their 20 win season with a place in the NCAA Tournament. Read more...

3/20/2012 - TINDH Bracket - Sweet Sixteen

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The Sweet Sixteen of the Today in ND History Bracket is now available for voting! Read more...

3/17/1975 - President Ford speaks at the ACC

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

President Ford would speak on the campus of Notre Dame during the morning of St. Patrick's Day. Read more...

3/15/2012 - TINDH Bracket - Round of 32

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Voting for the second round of the Today in ND History Bracket opens today! Be sure to get your votes in. Read more...

3/14/1850 - A Letter to Henry Clay

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

After reading one of Henry Clay's letters on campus, the University sent a response to his office in Washington D.C. Read more...

3/13/2012 - TINDH Bracket - Round of 64

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Voting for the first round of the Today in ND History Bracket opens today! Be sure to get your votes in. Read more...

3/11/2012 - The TINDH Bracket

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The Today in ND History Bracket is out! Read more...

3/10/1988 - Rockne, TX opens its post office for a day

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

A small town in Texas, with a great name, would open its doors for only one day. Read more...

3/09/1988 - Ronald Reagan unveils Rockne stamp

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

President Reagan, who played George Gipp alongside Knute Rockne, would unveil the Knute Rockne 22-cent stamp. Read more...

3/08/1989 - First ND Softball game

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The softball team would play its first game and win. Since then, the Irish have continued to win every year. Read more...

3/07/1970 - Austin Carr owns Ohio

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Austin Carr set the NCAA record for points in a NCAA Tournament game. Read more...

3/06/2012 - Sports Database Added

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Six months later, we are still adding new features - check out the Sports Database. Read more...

3/05/1977 - ND defeats #1 and 29-0 San Francisco

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

29. And. One. San Francisco came to the ACC with a perfect record but did not leave with it intact. Read more...

3/04/1888 - Knute Rockne is born

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Knute Rockne is born today in Norway and head a variety of jobs besides head football coach. Read more...

3/03/1972 - King Kersten elected Student Body President

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Long live the King! Robert Kersten's reign as Student Body President began today alongside his unusual running mate. Read more...

3/02/2012 - Adrian Dantley inducted into Ring of Honor

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

One of the greatest players at Notre Dame, Adrian Dantley will be enshrined into the team Ring of Honor. Read more...

3/01/1837 - Congregation of Holy Cross Founded

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Moreau founded the Congregation of Holy Cross 175 years ago in France. Since then, missions have been started across the globe. Read more...

2/29/1992 - Perfect Free Throw Shooting

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

LaPhonso Ellis would have a record setting game from the charity stripe against St. John's. Read more...

2/28/2011 - Basketball Shooting Clinic

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

"Live by the three, die by the three." Tonight, Notre Dame definitely lived by the three and Villanova had to be on the other end of the onslaught. Read more...

2/26/1876 - The Centennial Scholastic

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In preparation of the United States' 100th Birthday, the Scholastic put together a written history of Notre Dame. Read more...

2/23/1960 - VP Nixon receives Patriot of the Year Award

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Vice President Richard Nixon would receive the Patriot of the Year Award and use it for his Presidential run. Read more...

2/20/1943 - The game plays on

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Without their head coach, the basketball team would play their next game after being through it all. Read more...

2/19/1945 - The Assault on Iwo Jima: D-Day in Japan

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

A Notre Dame hero would become an American hero on the shores of Iwo Jima, fighting for the boys. Read more...

2/18/1895 - George Gipp is born

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

George Gipp was one of the best college players and is born today. Read more...

2/17/1969 - Hesburgh's 15 Minute Rule

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In a letter to students, Father Hesburgh outlines the consequences for students who protest longer than 15 minutes once warned. Read more...

2/14/1916 - ND NYC alumni club founded

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Responsible for creating the subway alumni, the Notre Dame Club of New York is officially registered. Read more...

2/13/1867 - President Burns born

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

President Rev. James A. Burns, C.S.C. is born and would go on to cementing Notre Dame as a place of higher education. Read more...

2/10/1839 - Fr. Petit dies in St Louis

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Petit ministered to the Potawatomi and joined them on their forced removal. Unfortunately he would fall ill before being able to return to Indiana. Read more...

2/09/1962 - Fr. Hesburgh appears on Time cover

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Hesburgh would quickly rise to the presidency at Notre Dame and from there an international delegate. Read more...

2/08/1936 - First NFL Draft

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

With hopes of keeping the NFL from going under, the first NFL Draft takes place at the Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia. Read more...

2/07/2008 - Rocket on Pros vs Joes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Rocket would put on the football uniform one more time and return kicks while making the Joes look like fools. Read more...

2/06/1814 - Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. Born

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Father Sorin is born in a small French village that would harbor French Catholic priests. Read more...

2/05/1990 - NBC deal signed

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

NBC and Notre Dame would sign an exclusive contract allowing NBC to broadcast all Notre Dame home football games. Read more...

2/04/1970 - Most points scored in a game

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame would score more points than they ever had (and haven't since) by defeating St. Peter's and winning by 47 points. Read more...

2/02/1954 - Terry Brennan hired as head coach

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Two days after Frank Leahy resigned, Terry Brennan is introduced as head coach of the Notre Dame football team. Read more...

2/01/1869 - Law School opens

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Now one of the top law schools in the country, Notre Dame's law school had humble beginnings. Read more...

1/31/1954 - Leahy's official resignation

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Frank Leahy would end his coaching career with a 0.855 record, behind only Knute Rockne (0.881). Read more...

1/30/2007 - MBB posts 100+ in Carrier Dome

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The Irish basketball team would have no trouble scoring early and often becoming the first team to score 100 points at Syracuse in ten years. Read more...

1/27/1990 - Basketball gets revenge on Miami

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

While the Miami football team would win two months earlier, the Notre Dame basketball team would put Miami in its place on the hardwood. Read more...

1/26/1981 - The Boss plays the ACC again

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band could normally be heard blaring out of dorm rooms. For the third time in five years, the band would play a concert in the ACC. Read more...

1/24/1992 - Swim Team Bus Crash

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

As the swim team was traveling back to campus after a meet in a heavy snow storm, the team's bus would slide off the road and roll over just two miles from home. Read more...

1/23/1971 - #1 UCLA's last loss prior to 88 game win streak

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Seven of nine top ranked teams have lost at Notre Dame. This game established the ACC as a place where the giants fall. Read more...

1/21/1973 - Hockey beats MSU 13-5

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The hockey team would find the net often inside the ACC and skate to a victory against Michigan State. Read more...

1/19/1974 - ND ends #1 UCLA's 88 Game Win Streak

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

UCLA & John Wooden were winners of 88 straight. John Walton and his teammates would leave defeated. Read more...

1/18/1908 - MBB largest margin of victory

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Back as a varsity sport, the basketball team records its largest victory against any opponent. Read more...

1/14/1939 - Kentucky goes down again

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame would record its fourth victory in a row over Kentucky in front of a record crowd due to many free throws. Read more...

1/13/1940 - The Kentucky series continues

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

George Keogan would assemble some of the best teams in the country and knew how to take care of Kentucky. Read more...

1/12/1999 - Last game ND did not make any 3 point shots

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

If there ever was a metaphorical lid on the basket, the game at Connecticut may have had a physical deterrent on any three point shot. Read more...

1/11/1971 - Joe Theismann on cover of SI

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

After a record setting season and dismantling of the nation's top team, Joe Theismann is featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Read more...

1/10/2009 - Men's basketball wins 45 in a row

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The men's basketball team would put together a string of 45 games in a row won at home, including 20 Big East games in a row. Read more...

1/09/1989 - Yaz elected to baseball HOF

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

The greatest player the Red Sox had is elected to the baseball hall of fame. Also check out our new list of suggested reading found here - http://www.todayinndhistory.com/pages/about/books.php Read more...

1/08/1944 - Lujack plays basketball too

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Johnny Lujack played more than just football and today the basketball team would take on Kentucky. Read more...

1/07/1948 - The Special AP Poll

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In a debate following the 1948 Rose Bowl, the Associated Press holds a special poll to answer the question of who really was the best team. Read more...

1/06/1937 - Lou Holtz's birthday

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Lou Holtz had 100 wins at Notre Dame and a national championship. Today is his birthday. Read more...

1/01/1979 - The Chicken Soup Game

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:00:00 -0700

In an unseasonably cold game, Montana would need to fight off hypothermia to win the Cotton Bowl. Read more...

12/31/1935 - A tie in basketball

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Even though overtime was common, it was not played between Notre Dame and Northwestern. The game would remain tied forever. Read more...

12/29/1934 - First college basketball game in MSG

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame had the opportunity to be part of the first college basketball game in Madison Square Garden against the local NYU team. Read more...

12/28/1997 - The Independence Bowl

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Finishing the season winning six of seven, including a win against LSU, made the Irish bowl eligible in a rematch against LSU. Read more...

12/27/1980 - Notre Dame defeats #2 Kentucky

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

For the second time in ten years, Digger Phelps was able to claim a victory over Kentucky. Read more...

12/21/1971 - Hockey wins the Holiday Hockey Festival

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame wins the ECAC Holiday Hockey Festival in Madison Square Garden. Read more...

12/20/1971 - ND's first hockey game in MSG

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The hockey team would play Boston College in their first trip to Madison Square Garden. Read more...

12/18/1912 - Jesse Harper contacts West Point

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Jesse Harper wouldn't worry about getting new players during his first year, he made sure to play more top-tier opponents. Read more...

12/17/1974 - Dan Devine named head coach

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

When Dan Devine's name came up the second time, he did not hesitate in accepting to become Notre Dame's 24th head coach. Read more...

12/16/1953 - Lattner wins Heisman

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Johnny Lattner would cap his fantastic college career by becoming Notre Dame's fourth Heisman winner. Read more...

12/15/1920 - Requiem Mass for George Gipp

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Following George Gipp's death, a requiem mass would be held in the Basilica. Read more...

12/14/1930 - New York Giants verse Rockne's All-Stars at the Polo Grounds

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In what would be the last game Knute Rockne coached a Notre Dame team, his All-Stars played the New York Giants for charity. Read more...

12/13/2001 - George O'Leary resigns

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

George O'Leary's tenure as head coach comes to a quick and abrupt end. Read more...

12/12/2000 - Snow cancels finals

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Snow in South Bend is not a rare sight, it was the amount that fell overnight that caused the problem. Read more...

12/11/2009 - Brian Kelly introduced as head coach

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Brian Kelly is announced as new head coach at Notre Dame. Read more...

12/10/1960 - Tau Beta Pi chartered

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The second oldest honor society in the United States grants a charter to Notre Dame, the third chapter in Indiana. Read more...

12/09/1935 - FDR speaks at the Fieldhouse

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt would come to campus for a special convocation and speak in the Fieldhouse. Read more...

12/08/2001 - George O'Leary hired as head football coach

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

By George, it's O'Leary! George O'Leary is announced as Notre Dame's 27th head football coach. Read more...

12/07/1968 - ACC opened & dedicated against UCLA

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

UCLA comes to South Bend for the first time to help open and dedicate the brand new Athletic Convocation Center. Read more...

12/06/1888 - First football win

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Four games into the start of its football career, Notre Dame would record its first win. Read more...

12/03/1977 - First Women's Basketball game

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The women's basketball team would be granted varsity status and play its first game against Valparaiso in front of a home crowd. Read more...

12/02/1960 - Dr. Dooley writes letter to Fr. Hesburgh

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Dr. Tom Dooley would provide much needed healthcare to Southeast Asia. While on his death bed he would write a letter to Father Hesburgh. Read more...

12/01/1968 - ACC opens

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Replacing the old Fieldhouse, the new Athletic Convocation Center is opened with a week of festivities. Read more...

11/30/1968 - The highest rated ABC game

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The past two games looked at Notre Dame setting records and making record comebacks. Today's game set a record not on the field, but in homes around the country. Read more...

11/29/1986 - Brown and Carney come back against USC

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Down 17 points with 12 minutes to go, Notre Dame was not ready to quit as Tim Brown led the way and John Carney gave the Irish a needed lift. Read more...

11/28/1970 - Theismann sets passing record in loss

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

"Theismann for Heisman" rung in the air as Joe Theismann set Notre Dame passing records. Read more...

11/27/1926 - Rockne skips the football game

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Confident in his team's ability, Coach Rockne decides to stay in Chicago instead of traveling with the team. Read more...

11/26/1842 - Sorin arrives at ND

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Over a year and two months after Sorin left France and spent a year in southern Indiana, Father Sorin and his crew arrived in South Bend to start a great university. Read more...

11/25/1927 - Rockne with the Babe and Lou

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

At a dinner the night before the Southern Cal game, Knute Rockne would be among many famous athletes and coaches. Read more...

11/24/1979 - ND plays Miami in Tokyo

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The Fighting Irish would travel across the Pacific to meet Miami for a game played in Tokyo, Japan. Read more...

11/23/1887 - ND's first football game

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame would learn how to play and play their first game all in one day. The opponent should sound familiar as well. Read more...

11/22/1973 - Last home game to not sell out

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Even a national championship run couldn't fill the stadium. Every game since then has been a capacity crowd. Read more...

11/20/1925 - Rockne is baptized into the Catholic Church

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

A small group gathered in the Log Chapel on Friday afternoon and Knute Rockne was baptized. Read more...

11/19/1966 - Game of the Century III: Michigan State

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

#1 Notre Dame would travel to #2 Michigan State for a matchup that had been circled on everyone's calendar. Read more...

11/18/1969 - The Notre Dame Ten

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

A group of students and professors were protesting on campus and Father Hesburgh was forced to invoke the Fifteen Minute Rule for the first time ever. Read more...

11/17/1928 - Rockne's only loss at home

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame would play its final home game at Cartier Field with construction set to begin on the new Notre Dame Stadium the next season. Read more...

11/16/1957 - Oklahoma's 47 game win-streak ends

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In a battle of David verse Goliath, Notre Dame went down to Norman looking to end Oklahoma's 47 game winning streak. Read more...

11/15/1967 - Yaz wins AL MVP and Triple Crown

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

One of the greatest baseball players of all time not only was a Notre Dame product but collected some big awards. Read more...

11/14/1992 - The Snow Bowl

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Lou Holtz wouldn't let the fans boo him again and went for the win in the snow. Read more...

11/13/1993 - Game of the Century IV: Florida State

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In the fourth game of the century Notre Dame played in in the 20th century, #2 Notre Dame would face #1 Florida State in a highly anticipated match up that also saw the first broadcast of College Gameday. Read more...

11/12/1993 - First Trumpets in the Dome

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Now a staple of game day, Trumpets in the Dome had a much smaller start. Read more...

11/11/1944 - A loss for the war effort

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The largest deficit a Notre Dame team would incur had a larger impact helping the Allied war effort. Read more...

11/10/1928 - Win One for the Gipper

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In the middle of Rockne's worst season at Notre Dame, Rockne would relay the story of George Gipp to fire up his team. Read more...

11/09/1946 - Game of the Century II: Army

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

With the team back to full strength following World War II, the Fighting Irish look to get even with the top ranked Army Cadets. Read more...

11/08/1975 - The Rudy Play

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Before it hit the silver screen, it really happened. Dan Devine made sure Rudy got into the game and Rudy made a name for himself. Read more...

11/07/1992 - Rudy game sequences are filmed

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Rudy filmed many of the scenes on and around campus. At the Boston College game, the game sequences were filmed during halftime. Read more...

11/06/1909 - ND's first win against Michigan

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame would prove it was no longer Michigan's little kid brother and they could play with the big boys. Read more...

11/05/1988 - Rocket lifts off at home

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Raghib Ismail adds his name to the record books and makes a case for his new nickname, The Rocket. Read more...

11/04/1993 - Alliance for Catholic Education

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The Alliance for Catholic Education program is founded and holds their first information meeting. Read more...

11/03/2007 - Ryan Shay goes the distance

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Ryan Shay would set several Notre Dame track records and go onto a successful career as a marathon runner. Read more...

11/02/1935 - Game of the Century I - Ohio State

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In the first Game of the Century, Notre Dame travels to Ohio State in a highly anticipated match up. Read more...

11/01/1913 - The Forward Pass beats Army

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame showcases the forward pass on the national stage and makes itself known as a legitimate team. Read more...

10/31/1893 - Fr. Sorin passes away

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The founder of the University of Notre Dame passes away at the age of 79. Read more...

10/30/1953 - Nieuwland Science Hall dedicated

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

When the science department moved out of LaFortune Hall, they received a new building which would be dedicated today. Read more...

10/29/1993 - Haley Scott DeMaria wins her heat

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Following an accident, surgery, and rehabilitation, Haley Scott returns to the pool and is at the top of her game. Read more...

10/28/1905 - ND's biggest football win

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame would play a group of doctors from Chicago in a shortened game but made it count. Read more...

10/27/2008 - Brad Lidge saves World Series win

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

After converting 47 of 47 saves throughout the 2008 season, Brad Lidge comes in to try and save one more. Read more...

10/27/2010 - Declan Sullivan

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Declan Sullivan is remembered a year later. Read more...

10/26/2002 - Ty brings Notre Dame to 8-0

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame seems to be legit after posting an 8-0 record to start the season. Read more...

10/25/2011 - Stats and Reminders

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Today we recap the visitors over the past month and a half and making everyone aware of all the features on the site. Read more...

10/24/2009 - Band honors OK Go

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In a continuing relationship with the band OK Go, the Band of the Fighting Irish honors OK Go at halftime. Read more...

10/23/1965 - Remember USC

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

A year later, Notre Dame would get the revenge it so badly wanted the year before. Though the team would have to wait another year for what had been taken away. Read more...

10/22/1977 - The Green Jersey Game

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Dan Devine schemes a motivational ploy with the help of Digger Phelps for the Irish to take down the Trojans. Needless to say it worked. Read more...

10/21/1983 - Cap'n Crunch Eating Contest

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

After Notre Dame students locked arms in the dining hall demanding more Cap'n Crunch, they got more than they ever expected. Read more...

10/20/1923 - ND meets Princeton in green

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

For the possibly the first time, Notre Dame dons the green jerseys in a landslide victory. Read more...

10/19/1924 - The Four Horsemen Get Their Name

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Outlined against a blue-gray October sky, the Four Horsemen rode again... Read more...

10/18/1963 - MLK Jr. speaks in Stepan Center

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Before Martin Luther King Jr. and Father Hesburgh linked arms, King came to campus to give a speech. Read more...

10/17/1986 - Stonehenge Dedicated

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

A well-known and common sight on campus is formally dedicated. Read more...

10/16/2004 - O'Connell House dedicated in Dublin

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame buys some land in a foreign country that once belonged to a rather important person. Read more...

10/15/2005 - The Bush Push

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Despite the game, a Notre Dame student got some good press. Read more...

10/14/1995 - ND stops Army's potential winning 2pt conversion

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Reeling backwards, Notre Dame makes a last minute stand by a small guy with a big heart. Read more...

10/13/1161 - Founder's Day - The feast of Saint Edward

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The feast day of the patron saint of our school's founder, Father Edward Sorin, is celebrated. Read more...

10/12/2001 - CoMo Fountain dedicated

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The unique fountain inside the new Coleman-Morse Center is dedicated. Read more...

10/11/1930 - Alma Mater first played as Stadium is dedicated

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

As the brand new Notre Dame Stadium is dedicated, a new song is unveiled at halftime by the marching band. Read more...

10/10/1841 - Sorin arrives in Vincennes

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Father Sorin and his traveling mates finish the second leg of their journey. Read more...

10/09/1965 - ND's only game in Shea Stadium

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Months after the Beatles would run out onto the field of Shea Stadium, Notre Dame would play Army in yet another New York baseball stadium. Read more...

10/08/2005 - Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Vince Vaughn brings his comedy show to campus where he first set foot on filming Rudy. Read more...

10/07/1950 - Purdue plays the giant killer

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

#1 Notre Dame came into this game riding a 39 game unbeaten streak dating back to 1946 and put it all the line against unranked Purdue. Read more...

10/06/1984 - Jimmy Johnson comes to town

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Jimmy Johnson ushers in the new era at Miami. Unfortunately Notre Dame stood in the way. Read more...

10/05/1951 - The first-ever night game

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

For the first time under the lights, Notre Dame would take the field. The change in kickoff time would have no affect on the Irish. Read more...

10/04/1940 - Premier of Knute Rockne All American

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The film that made the line Win one for the Gipper famous, debuts in downtown South Bend in a star studded affair. Read more...

10/03/2009 - Golden Tate flips over for overtime

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Nick Tausch and Golden Tate would have record days as Notre Dame broke its own recent streak and continued a recent trend of late game heroics. Read more...

10/02/1994 - Women's soccer ends UNC's 92 game winning streak

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The women's soccer team would thrust itself into the national spotlight by stopping the juggernaut of North Carolina. Read more...

10/01/1988 - Stanford becomes a regular on the schedule

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In the first meeting since 1964, Notre Dame gets one step closer to the 11th National Championship. Read more...

9/30/1944 - With key personnel in the war, football continues

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

World War II takes it toll on the University's enrollment and on the football team's roster. Read more...

9/29/2001 - The first 0-3 start

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

This is one of those bad records, for the first time in 114 seasons Notre Dame would start 0-3. Read more...

9/28/2011 - Get TINDH in your inbox!

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

A new feature is unveiled allowing you to receive each new event in your inbox on your computer or on your phone. Read more...

9/27/2011 - TINDH Fan Poll

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The first ever Today in ND History Fan Poll asks our readers what type of events they want to read about and what age events they want to see. Read more...

9/26/1953 - Oklahoma's last loss before the streak

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Notre Dame would give Oklahoma a loss they would remember for four years. Read more...

9/22/2001 - First game post 9/11

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

The first game following 9/11 united all fans, Irish and Spartans. Read more...

9/24/1966 - Jim Seymour's record day

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Two guys in the first game of their careers would make an immediate impact and make themselves known to all. Read more...

9/23/1985 - Grotto catches fire over football weekend

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Early in the morning, the Grotto could only handle so many prayers it seemed. But the football team won so it may have been worth it, or was it? Read more...

9/22/1886 - The Dome and Mary gilded with gold leaf

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Father Sorin was a man with a grand vision and today his full dream was completed. Read more...

9/21/1985 - Tim Brown makes himself known

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Tim Brown would put the Irish ahead for good and John Carney would show his leg that he would use for another 25 years. Read more...

9/20/2009 - Golden Tate does a true leap of faith

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Golden Tate found a new way to celebrate following what would be the game winning touchdown. Read more...

9/19/1987 - Tim Brown starts the Heisman campaign

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In a bizarre night contest at home, Notre Dame blows past Michigan State and boosts Tim Brown's Heisman campaign. Read more...

9/18/1963 - Memorial Library opens

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Hesburgh's vision to expand campus to previously unseen sizes started with the library. The student population would come nine years later. Read more...

9/17/1995 - Craig Counsell makes MLB debut with Rockies

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Craig Counsell had a standout career at Notre Dame and has made his impression on the big leagues since his first game. Read more...

9/16/1989 - Rocket lifts off in the Big House

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Rocket Ismail would do something against Michigan that no opponent ever had done before. Read more...

9/15/1979 - Blocked field goal leads to rule change

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

In a true Rudy story, a walk-on wins the game while the All-American changes NCAA rules forever. Read more...

9/11/2011 - 9/11 Ten Years Later

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Ten years later, wounds have healed but scars still remain. Campus once again comes together vowing to never forget. Read more...

9/13/1841 - Fr. Sorin arrives in New York

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Father Sorin and crew make the long journey to the New World. Read more...

9/12/1992 - Reggie Brooks scores while unconscious

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

As long as you cross the goal line, it doesn't matter how you get there. Don't worry, he would be fine afterwards. Read more...

9/11/2001 - 9/11

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Campus came together, stood as one on South Quad and brought everyone through the day. Read more...

9/10/1988 - Reggie Ho kicks Michigan around

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

A mostly unknown student from Hawaii would make a name for himself as he got Notre Dame's 1988 Championship season started off on the right foot. Read more...

9/09/2000 - The Sea of Red...

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Nebraska came to South Bend with the #1 ranking...and with thousands of fans clad in Husker Red. Read more...

9/08/1879 - School session resumes following the Great Fire

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Despite losing almost everything, Notre Dame rebuilds itself and reopens. What though the odds... Read more...

9/07/1991 - Irv Smith carries some Hoosiers

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Irv Smith would score a touchdown no matter what stood in his way or held him back. Read more...

9/06/2011 - Today in ND History Launches!

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0700

Today in ND History goes live and broadcasting across the globe! Read more...