by Matilda Cruz | Feb 27, 2021 | History
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born on February 27, 1807, in Portland, Massachusetts (now Maine). His family had no way of knowing that he would grow to become one of the most celebrated poets of the 19th century. Longfellow is best known for his verses, which shaped...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 26, 2021 | History
The Bank of England issued the first-ever £1 note on February 26, 1797. This event, spurred by the extraordinary circumstances of the era, marked a significant moment for British currency and financial practices. The late 18th century, amidst the turmoil of the French...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 25, 2021 | History
Millicent Fenwick, a woman ahead of her time, was born on February 25, 1910. Hailing from a wealthy tobacco family in New Jersey, she defied societal expectations and built a career focused on public service and advocacy. Known for her sharp wit, unwavering integrity,...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 24, 2021 | History
In the early hours of February 24, 1942, a wave of panic swept over Los Angeles. Searchlights pierced the night sky, anti-aircraft guns roared, and thousands of residents braced for an enemy attack. But when the smoke cleared, there was no wreckage, no enemy...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 23, 2021 | History
On February 23, 1904, the United States, demonstrating its engineering prowess, purchased the Panama Canal Zone for $10 million to construct the Panama Canal. After Panama’s independence in 1903, the United States secured control over a 10-mile-wide strip...
