by Matilda Cruz | Jan 30, 2021 | History
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in a prominent family on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. He graduated from Harvard University and studied law at Columbia before starting his political career in the New York State Senate. He served as Assistant Secretary...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 29, 2021 | History
William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio, on January 29, 1843. He grew up in a large family of 9 children to two immigrant parents. His family lived a modest lifestyle, and McKinley worked various jobs during his youth to help his family out. McKinley began his...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 28, 2021 | History
On January 28, 1915, the United States Congress enacted the Coast Guard Act, a significant piece of legislation to enhance maritime safety and law enforcement. This act arose from an increasing demand for a coordinated response to maritime emergencies and the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 27, 2021 | History
On January 27, 1967, a tragic fire broke out in the Apollo 1 spacecraft during a pre-launch test on the launch pad at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station in Florida. The incident claimed the lives of three American astronauts: Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Edward H....
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 26, 2021 | History
On January 26, 1788, the British First Fleet, under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip, established a penal colony at Sydney Cove, marking the beginning of European settlement in Australia. On January 26, 1788, a pivotal historical moment unfolded as the British...
