by Matilda Cruz | Mar 16, 2024 | History
James Madison, known as “The Father of the Constitution,” was born on March 16, 1751, in King George County, Virginia. He was the oldest of twelve siblings and was raised by his parents, James Madison Sr. and Nelly Conway Madison. He spent his early years...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 15, 2024 | History
On March 15, 1869, Harry Wright’s squad boldly led the charge in the professionalization of American sports. The Cincinnati Red Stockings, the trailblazing first professional baseball club, revolutionized baseball from a pastime into a lucrative career. In the...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 14, 2024 | History
On March 14, 1885, the iconic ‘The Mikado’, a comic operetta in Titipu, debuted at London’s Savoy Theatre, marking another triumph for the legendary W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan duo. The title refers to the Emperor of Japan, and the operetta uses...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 13, 2024 | History
On March 13, 1930, astronomer Clyde Tombaugh made a groundbreaking discovery at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona: the tiny icy dwarf planet Pluto. Once considered the ninth planet, Pluto captured the imagination of astronomers and space enthusiasts alike....
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 12, 2024 | History
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization marked a significant milestone on March 12, 1999, as it welcomed three new member states. This pivotal alliance expansion played a unique security role and demonstrated a profound commitment to democracy, stability, and joint...
