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...
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...
