by Matilda Cruz | Jul 17, 2023 | History
On July 17th, 1996, the Trans World Atlantic Flight 800 exploded in mid-air. This tragedy was one of the deadliest aviation accidents on record, taking the lives of all 230 passengers on board. Although the National Transportation Board first suspected foul play,...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 16, 2023 | History
In the heart of the New Mexico desert, project leader and physicist Robert Oppenheimer and his team set off an explosion that would mark the dawn of the nuclear age. On July 16, 1945, the world changed forever when the Manhattan Project team successfully detonated the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 15, 2023 | History
On July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone was found, unlocking the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Imagine unearthing a key that unlocks a hidden world- the excitement would be palpable. That’s exactly what happened on July 15, 1799, near a small town called...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 14, 2023 | History
On July 14, 1795, “La Marseillaise” became France’s national anthem, solidifying a powerful symbol of liberty and national pride. But “La Marseillaise” wasn’t always destined to be a national glory. Its origins trace back to the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 13, 2023 | History
Umpires make split-second decisions during games, which can lead to disagreements and disputes. Tempers flared on the baseball diamond on July 13, 1941, and it wasn’t just because of the California sun. Eddie Mayo, the passionate third baseman for the LA Angels...
