by Matilda Cruz | Jul 29, 2023 | History
The Tipperary Revolt became notable in Irish history on July 29, 1848. The Young Ireland Movement sparked it in response to the British government’s crackdown on Irish nationalists. The revolt’s leaders, like William Smith O’Brien and Thomas Meagher,...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 28, 2023 | History
On July 28, 1794, a dark chapter in French history closed with the execution by the guillotine of Maximilien Robespierre and his followers in Paris. Robespierre was a leading figure in the French Revolution and had become synonymous with the brutal period known as the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 27, 2023 | History
On June 27, 1999, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk etched his name in history by landing the first-ever “900” at the X Games in San Francisco. This gravity-defying trick requires the skateboarder to complete a mind-blowing two-and-a-half spins mid-air on a...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 26, 2023 | History
At the turn of the 20th century, technological advancements such as the telegraph, railroad, and telephone were instrumental in bridging the vast distances across America, even as the nation continued its westward expansion. After decades of industrialization, the USA...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 25, 2023 | History
Operation Spring, the Canadian assault on Verrières Ridge, is a significant chapter in Canadian military history. On July 25, 1944, the Black Watch, a Montreal-based English-speaking battalion, displayed immense bravery in the face of a staggering blow, with over...