by qdmhistory | Aug 2, 2022 | History
You’d be hard-pressed to find a household that hasn’t heard of Apple Inc. From the iPod to the iPhone, AirPods, MacBooks and iPads, this international corporation has become a leading name in quality computer software and devices. So it may be no surprise to learn...
by Sarah Zappitelli | Aug 1, 2022 | History
On August 1, 1086, William I of England was given the results of his Domesday inquiry. This inventory, known as the Domesday Book, was a complete survey of all taxable land in England and Wales. It was a significant administrative feat, as previous kings had attempted...
by qdmhistory | Aug 31, 2021 | History, Popular
The death of Princess Diana of Wales, on August 31, 1997, sent shockwaves around the globe. The beloved princess was well known for her charitable causes and kind way with the less fortunate. She was 36 years old. On the night of her death, Diana was with her...
by qdmhistory | Aug 30, 2021 | History, Suggested
Constructed in 1899 for France’s World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Named for its creator, Gustave Eiffel, the tower has become a cultural icon that is still praised for its elegant design. The Eiffel...
by qdmhistory | Aug 29, 2021 | History
Frank Seiberling founded the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on 29th August 1898. The company was named after Charles Goodyear, who was the inventor of vulcanized rubber. Goodyear is an American multinational tire manufacturing company that is based in Akron, Ohio,...
