by qdmhistory | Mar 4, 2022 | Popular
In the early days of 1933, things were looking pretty bad in America. The Great Depression had been going on for years. Unemployment was rampant, inflation was through the roof, and the government seemed to have no idea how to tackle the crisis. There seemed to be no...
by qdmhistory | Mar 3, 2022 | Popular
On March 3, 1887, at age 20, Anne arrived at Keller’s home in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Helen Keller, who was left deaf and blind after a severe illness at 19 months, would later call this day her “soul’s birthday” as Sullivan’s presence...
by qdmhistory | Mar 2, 2022 | Popular
On March 2, 1965, The Sound of Music, an American musical drama, was released. Although it initially received a critical response, it later achieved significant success, taking the world by storm. In just four weeks, the musical became the number one box office movie...
by qdmhistory | Mar 1, 2022 | Popular
On March 1, 1872, not only did Yellowstone become the first National Park, but the whole concept of national parks was invented. Before that time, natural land was seen as nothing more than a resource to be exploited. But the natural splendor of the Yellowstone region...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 31, 2021 | History
To mark its completion, the Eiffel Tower had a special dedication ceremony on March 31, 1889, ahead of its official unveiling at the World’s Fair in May. Gustave Eiffel hosted the event, which was attended by French Prime Minister Pierre Tirard, esteemed guests,...
