by Matilda Cruz | May 31, 2024 | History
Walt Whitman, often called the Father of Free Verse, was born on May 31, 1819, in Long Island, New York. While many people spend their lives searching for talents or skills that define them, Whitman’s gift for language was evident from an early age. He was the...
by Matilda Cruz | May 30, 2024 | History
On May 30, 1987, Philips introduced a lesser-known piece of musical technology: the Compact Disc Video. This new technology aimed to capitalize on the popularity and convenience of the compact disc by adding video capabilities. The CD Video could hold up to 20 minutes...
by Matilda Cruz | May 29, 2024 | History
On May 29, 1922, the Supreme Court ruled in the Federal Baseball Club vs. National League case that Major League Baseball (MLB) is exempt from antitrust laws, which typically apply to businesses. The Court justified its decision by stating that baseball does not...
by Matilda Cruz | May 28, 2024 | History
On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law. This act aimed to relocate Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River, making their territory east of the river available for increased white settlement and economic growth....
by Matilda Cruz | May 27, 2024 | History
On May 27, 2006, a devastating earthquake with a maximum magnitude of 6.4 struck the Yogyakarta region of Java, Indonesia. The quake occurred along a fault line in the Sunda Plate, an area known for high seismic activity, and caused widespread damage. Nearly 6,000...
