#historical-events

#historical-events

On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts, two of whom had been the first humans to set foot on the moon, splashed down safely in the Pacific.

On July 22, 1933, aviator Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes, landing at Floyd Bennett Field.

Banning, and even burning, books that conflict with tightly-held ideology is nothing new. In 1933, student-led book burnings at the University of Berlin spurred a list of government-enforced banned authors.

The city of Caen will be honouring its past and shaping its future through 2025 with a wide range of events to mark 1000 years of colourful history.

William Jennings Bryan believes that John T. Scopes, defendant in the evolution trial, 'is doing more harm to the teachers of the country than to any other class.' This harm, he declared today, would be 'indefinitely increased if his (Scopes') views as to the independence of the teacher were established.' Bryan expressed the belief that the welfare of teachers is best preserved under the 'present system.' Under this system, he said, personal views of the teachers are left free, and the control of what is to be taught is left to those who employ the teachers.

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, marking the birth of the United States.

On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 a.m. Japan Standard Time, the first atomic bomb, nicknamed 'Little Boy,' was dropped on Hiroshima, obliterating structures and killing close to 80,000 people.

A terrible explosion of fireworks in the store of Lincoln & Company occurred, blowing out the front of the building and causing fear of loss of life.

On June 3, 1943, clashes known as the Zoot Suit Riots erupted between U.S. Navy sailors and young Mexican Americans in Los Angeles, injuring over 150.

Summer in Oregon is characterized by a plethora of fairs and festivals that celebrate local culture, history, and community spirit through diverse activities.

The Scopes Monkey Trial, as it became known, was a milestone in the eternal battle of rational scientific thought versus belief-based denialism, a conflict that continues to rage a century later.

The Senate Chamber was hung in black, the atmosphere was solemn, and prominent foreign diplomats attended the funeral, highlighting the Chief Justice's significant impact.

On April 27, 2011, during the four-day 2011 Super Outbreak, 112 tornadoes touched down across the southeastern United States, killing 319 in the deadliest day of tornadoes in the U.S. since 1925.

BOSTON - The ceremonies at Lexington and Concord today passed off with great eclat. There were over forty thousand spectators at both places. The oration of Mr. Curtis was extremely brilliant. There was a large concourse of notable people.

The story focuses on Amy Downs, a clerk at the Murrah Building, who filmed her coworkers days before a devastating bombing left her trapped under rubble.

The Titanic, known as the 'unsinkable ship', tragically sank on April 15, 1912, leading to the loss of over 1,500 lives, highlighting the perilous nature of maritime travel.

"Newfoundland proposes to revenge herself on the home government by giving Americans free fishing bait and making Canadians pay for it."

On March 31, 1993, Brandon Lee was tragically shot during filming, reminding us of the profound risks involved in movie production and the impact of negligence.

"We have a very low level of public awareness of a dust storm and what damage it can cause," said Daniel Tong, an associate professor of atmospheric chemistry at George Mason University who is among the authors of a 2023 paper on dust storm deaths.

The panicky flight of capital from Europe increased the gold reserves today to a record high of $15,000,000,000, approximately 58 percent of the estimated world stock.