by qdmhistory | Feb 28, 2023 | History
On February 28, 2013, a team of scientists set out to conduct an unprecedented experiment – connecting the brains of two rats together in order to bridge the gap between biology and technology. This experiment was part of a larger project aiming to explore the...
by qdmhistory | Feb 27, 2023 | History
On February 27, 1990, one of the longest-standing traditions aboard Royal New Zealand Navy ships came to an end—the daily rum ration. In a solemn ceremony in Wellington Harbor, sailors bid farewell to their beloved "Black Tot Day," a tradition that stretched...
by qdmhistory | Feb 26, 2023 | History
On February 26, 1973, a momentous event occurred in the world of horse racing—Secretariat was purchased for a record-breaking $5.7 million! This purchase not only set a new standard for the thoroughbred horse industry but also marked the beginning of an incredible...
by qdmhistory | Feb 25, 2023 | History
On February 25, 1862, an important milestone was reached in America's financial history as Congress passed a law that created the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). This agency was tasked with producing the nation's paper currency—which...
by qdmhistory | Feb 24, 2023 | History
On February 24th, 2020, scientists made an incredible discovery – evidence of a parasite that could survive without the need for oxygen. This discovery was made during a routine examination of salmon tissue samples and has since had significant implications for...