by Matilda Cruz | Apr 25, 2024 | History
Guglielmo Marconi was born on April 25, 1874, in Bologna, Italy. As a self-taught inventor, he would become one of the most significant figures in the history of modern communication. His fascination with the idea of sending messages without wires—a concept many...
by Matilda Cruz | Apr 24, 2024 | History
Operation Eagle Claw, a U.S. attempt to free American hostages held in Iran, began with a tragic collision in the Iranian desert on April 24, 1980, and ultimately failed to achieve its goal. Despite the delays and visibility issues caused by a haboob, a powerful...
by Matilda Cruz | Apr 23, 2024 | History
On April 23, 1564, in the modest market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England, William Shakespeare was born, a man who would grow to become the greatest writer in the English language. Though records from the era are scarce, parish registers show his baptism occurred...
by Matilda Cruz | Apr 22, 2024 | History
How much would you give up for your country? On April 22, 2004, Pat Tillman, a rising star in the NFL, was killed while serving in Afghanistan. Known for turning down a multimillion-dollar contract to enlist in the military after 9/11, Tillman’s story remains a...
by Matilda Cruz | Apr 21, 2024 | History
On April 21, 753 BC, Roman legend tells us that Romulus founded the Eternal City of Rome after a dramatic series involving his twin brother Remus. The tale is of divine destiny, sibling rivalry, and the birth of a civilization that would shape the ancient world and...
