by qdmhistory | Mar 9, 2022 | Popular
On March 9, 1961, Chernushka the Soviet Space Dog boldly ventured into the final frontier with her crew of mice, guinea pigs, and a dummy cosmonaut named Ivan Ivanovich. No, that’s not the setup to some kids’ cartoon—it’s the story of one of the most...
by qdmhistory | Mar 8, 2022 | Popular
On March 8, 2014, Malaysia flight MH370 was scheduled to depart from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at 12:45 am and arrive in Beijing, China, at 6.30 am. The 11-year-old Boeing 777 passenger jet, which was operated by a crew of 12 Malaysian citizens, had no previous...
by qdmhistory | Mar 7, 2022 | Popular
On March 7, 1530, a seemingly routine dissolution of a marriage turned into the messiest divorce in history. Henry VIII, the king of England, had been married to Catherine of Aragon for many years without any male children. And, by English custom, he needed a male...
by qdmhistory | Mar 6, 2022 | Popular
The Battle of the Alamo took place between Texans and Mexicans from February 23 to March 6, 1836, during the Texas Revolution. Led by President General Santa Anna, a force of about 1800 Mexican troops marched across the Rio Grande, targeting the Alamo garrison. The...
by qdmhistory | Mar 5, 2022 | Popular
At the beginning of 1946, things seemed to be looking up over much of the world. The Second World War had finally been won, and the world seemed briefly united in celebration and relief. Then, on March 5, 1946, along came Winston Churchill to spoil the mood with his...
