by qdmhistory | Feb 6, 2023 | History
February 6, 1971, marked a historic moment in space exploration when American astronaut Alan Shepard made golfing history. During Apollo 14's mission to the moon, Shepard became the first person ever to hit a golf ball on another celestial body. Here's what...
by qdmhistory | Feb 5, 2023 | History
On February 5, 1811, the British monarchy went through an unprecedented change. King George III was declared insane, and his eldest son, Prince George IV, was then appointed as Regent in order to rule on his father's behalf. This decision was one of the most...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 4, 2023 | History
Today in history, on February 4, 1865, Robert E. Lee was selected as the Confederate forces’ general-in-chief. Debate over the position had been raging since February of 1862. Confederate President Jefferson Davis feared it would give one man too much power...
by qdmhistory | Feb 3, 2023 | History
On February 3, 1959, a tragedy that became known as “The Day the Music Died” shocked young people across the country. On this day, three of the most iconic musicians in American music history- Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. Richardson- were killed when their...
by qdmhistory | Feb 2, 2023 | History
On February 2, 1709, British sailor Alexander Selkirk was rescued by William Dampier after spending five years marooned on a desert island. Although the experience itself was undoubtedly grueling and difficult, it eventually provided the inspiration for one of...
