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...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 12, 2023 | History
Concord, Massachusetts, a place soon to be forever entwined with American literature, welcomed a new voice on July 12th, 1817. The influential American essayist, poet, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau was born that hot summer day. He was the third child of the...
