by Matilda Cruz | Jul 12, 2022 | History
On July 12, 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shot his long-time political rival Alexander Hamilton. The two leaders never saw eye-to-eye, which led to this historic duel. Hamilton was the leader of the Federalist Party, having authored many Federalist...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 11, 2022 | History
To Kill A Mockingbird is a novel written by American author Harper Lee. It was published on July 11, 1960, achieving instant success and acclaim. The story centers around a young girl growing up in Alabama during the 1930s. Loosely based on events and people from the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 10, 2022 | History
On July 10, 1913, Greenland Ranch in Death Valley was listed to record the highest temperature ever at 134°F. This recording still stands as the highest air temperature ever reliably measured. However, you may enjoy knowing that Death Valley is a little bit “cooler”...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 9, 2022 | History
The famous break-in of Buckingham Palace remains unbelievable 40 years after the incident. In one of Her Majesty’s most extraordinary moments, the intruder received a light sentence for stealing a bottle of Prince Charles’ wine. The July 1982 breach of the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 8, 2022 | History
The Vermont Colony made history by being the first colony to abolish slavery, but the state’s history is full of struggle. Vermont land was bought from New Hampshire’s Colonial Governor and was under the control of New York. The settlers resisted recurrent...
