by Matilda Cruz | Feb 7, 2021 | History
Today in history marks the birth of Charles John Huffam Dickens. He was born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, and would become one of the most celebrated novelists of the Victorian era. His early life was marked by hardship. At 12, Dickens was forced to...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 6, 2021 | History
On February 6, 1921, Charlie Chaplin introduced the world to The Kid, his first full-length silent film. This film was more than just a comedy; it somehow combined humor and heartbreak, greatly influencing the growth of the movie industry and the world of cinema. It...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 5, 2021 | History
The United States of America, the most populated country in the Western Hemisphere and the third most populated country in the world achieved this status through explosive population growth during the twentieth century. A significant moment in this growth was on...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 4, 2021 | History
On February 4, 1985, the international community took a historic step toward eradicating one of humanity’s gravest abuses. The United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT) was signed, marking a...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 3, 2021 | History
On February 3, 1931, at 10:47 a.m., New Zealand experienced its deadliest natural disaster. A powerful earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, devastated the Hawke’s Bay region on the North Island. The quake leveled cities, claimed numerous lives, and...
