by qdmhistory | Mar 19, 2022 | History
On March 19, 1863, the Confederate States Navy steamship SS Georgiana sank. The steamer was created in 1862 for use in the American Civil War. However, it was never actually used in battle. The SS Georgiana’s maiden voyage was to Charleston, South Carolina,...
by qdmhistory | Mar 18, 2022 | Popular
On March 18, 1890, German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck resigned. Well, technically, at least. In reality, he was forced out of office by Kaiser Wilhelm II. Their falling out marked the end of one of the most powerful and influential political careers of 19th century...
by qdmhistory | Mar 17, 2022 | Popular
Life on the west coast of Britain in the 5th century was difficult and dangerous. One of the things that made it particularly difficult and dangerous was the constant raiding from Ireland. On these raids, the Irish stole animals and kidnapped men, women, and children...
by qdmhistory | Mar 16, 2022 | Popular
On March 16, 1792, King Gustav III of Sweden was shot while enjoying a night out at the opera house. He died from his injuries two weeks later. His assassination ended the long-running feud between himself and Sweden’s aristocracy. In fact, it was the...
by qdmhistory | Mar 15, 2022 | Popular
In the early days of 1783, the new nation of America was facing a second revolution, this one against the new American government. On March 15, 1783, George Washington put an end to the budding rebellion by giving a speech. The problem began with the Continental...
