by Matilda Cruz | Jan 31, 2024 | History
On January 31, 1919, a future legend and trailblazer was born in Cairo, Georgia. Jackie Robinson, who would grow up to redefine baseball and the course of history, arrived in a world where opportunities for African Americans were severely limited. Despite the odds, he...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 30, 2024 | History
On January 30, 1948, 78-year-old Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, just a year after he achieved his lifelong goal of winning independence for India. Before 1947, India was part of the British Empire and had seen many unsuccessful attempts to end British rule. Gandhi...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 29, 2024 | History
On January 29, 1919, the United States made a momentous decision by ratifying the Eighteenth Amendment, a pivotal event that heralded the era of Prohibition. This constitutional amendment, which you may have encountered in your studies, effectively banned the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 28, 2024 | History
On January 28, 1935, Iceland made a significant stride by enacting legislation that allowed therapeutic abortions under specific conditions. This move positioned Iceland as one of the earliest Western nations to do so, setting a precedent for others to follow. ...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 27, 2024 | History
January 27, 1973, marks the day the Paris Peace Accords were officially signed. This agreement involved the United States, North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and the Viet Cong, and it was titled the “Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam.”...
