by Matilda Cruz | Jun 15, 2024 | History
The largest volcanic eruption in the last 100 years, and the second-largest eruption of the 20th century, occurred on June 15, 1991. Mount Pinatubo, a stratovolcano located in the Luzon Volcanic Arc, has been an active volcanic site for over a million years. It has...
by Matilda Cruz | Jun 14, 2024 | History
The 13 original colonies of the United States grew increasingly wary of British rule over time. The British government continued to tax the colonists despite their lack of representation in Parliament, which led to a growing sentiment among the colonists that they...
by Matilda Cruz | Jun 13, 2024 | History
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered its decision in the case of Miranda v. Arizona on June 13, 1966. This landmark ruling established that all criminal suspects have the right to be informed of their “Miranda Rights” during police interrogations. Miranda...
by Matilda Cruz | Jun 12, 2024 | History
In 1896, the Philippines began a revolution against Spanish rule due to widespread dissatisfaction with Spain’s policies and a strong desire for self-governance. This uprising was the culmination of over 300 years of discontent among the Filipino people. On June...
by Matilda Cruz | Jun 11, 2024 | History
On June 11, 2001, the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana, executed Timothy McVeigh, the mastermind behind the Oklahoma City bombing. McVeigh was convicted of conspiracy to commit mass destruction, the use of weapons of mass destruction, and first-degree murder...
