by qdmhistory | Aug 15, 2022 | History
The Omagh bombing on August 15, 1998, by the Real Irish Republican Army was the single deadliest attack during the three-decades-long Troubles in Northern Ireland. The attack happened a few months after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, a document laying out...
by qdmhistory | Aug 14, 2022 | History
The German silent horror film, The Student of Prague, was first released in 1913 and later remade in 1926, 1935, and 2004. This film was BBC's first feature film airing in a 1938 broadcast on August 14th. The horror film directed by Arthur Robison stars Theodor...
by qdmhistory | Aug 13, 2022 | History
Annie Oakley was born on August 13, 1860, and died on November 3, 1926. Born Phoebe Ann Moses (or Mosey), this amazing woman was an American target shooter and starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Despite coming from humble beginnings, she performed before...
by qdmhistory | Aug 12, 2022 | History
On August 12, 1851, Isaac Singer patented his sewing machine. The invention resulted from years of development and was quickly adopted by the tailoring trade. Singer would later introduce various innovations to his machines, making them easier to operate and more...
by qdmhistory | Aug 11, 2022 | History
The beautiful and talented Robin Williams passed away on August 11, 2014. Best known for his comedic work in films such as Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, and Aladdin, Robin Williams is one of the most influential and admired actors of all time. Robin was born...
