by qdmhistory | Jun 25, 2022 | History
From ghost town tours to "sin city" gambling, a visit to the American desert southwest keeps tourists busy as they escape the heat. One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Hoover Dam. The scale of the dam cannot be understood from just pictures...
by qdmhistory | Jun 24, 2022 | History
June 24, 1509, Henry VIII is crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey, London.When young Henry became King in 1509, he was only the second Tudor behind his father, Henry VII, to rule as an English monarch and not the first in line to become King. Although Henry...
by qdmhistory | Jun 23, 2022 | History
On June 23, 1972, Hurricane Agnes caused the most devastating floods on the East Coast. The storm destroyed property worth $3 billion, and 119 lives were lost.Around mid-June 1972, a depression developed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, making its way to the western...
by qdmhistory | Jun 22, 2022 | History
Servicemen fighting in World War II would forsake college and vocational training, dedicating their time to fighting in the war. As a welcome compensation plan, the G.I Bill of Rights offered relief in form of weekly allowances for unemployed veterans and money for...
by qdmhistory | Jun 21, 2022 | History
On June 21, 1990, Iran was hit by one of the greatest earthquakes recorded in human history. The 7.7 Manjil-Rudbar earthquake hit the country's northwest region, causing widespread damage and a tremendous loss of life.The disaster struck at 12:30 AM when most...
