by Matilda Cruz | Jul 7, 2022 | History
On July 7, 1947, in Roswell, New Mexico, there was much talk around town about unexplained flying objects in the sky. William Brazel, a local, announced that he found a large wreckage area while working at Foster Ranch in Lincoln County (75 miles north of Roswell). He...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 6, 2022 | History
On July 6, 1785, about a decade after the Continental Congress convened to discuss the terms of the Declaration of Independence, the use of the United States dollar was adopted as the official monetary unit of the country. At the same time, the Continental Congress...
by qdmhistory | Jul 5, 2022 | History
Amazon began in Jeff Bezos' garage in Bellevue, Washington, on July 5, 1994. It was originally conceived as a bookstore, but four years later. In 1998, the website started offering music and videos. At this time, the company, still true to its original conception,...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 5, 2022 | History
Amazon, which had its humble beginnings in Jeff Bezos’ garage in Bellevue, Washington, on July 5, 1994, was initially a bookstore. However, within four years, the website expanded its offerings to include music and videos. Staying true to its roots, the company...
by qdmhistory | Jul 4, 2022 | History
On July 4, 1803, only 27 years after the fight for independence and when Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States, the country grew to twice its size as a result of the Louisiana Purchase. With the addition of the Louisiana territory's 530 million...
