by qdmhistory | Aug 18, 2021 | Suggested
Lou Gehrig, a member of the New York Yankees, played his 1,000th consecutive game away from home against the Detroit Tigers at Navin Field in Detroit, MI. Lou had played for the Yankees since 1923. Lou and the Yankees faced Earl Whitehill for nine innings and relief...
by qdmhistory | Aug 17, 2021 | History
Unknown to the world, an award-winning star was born on August 17, 1960, in Santa Monica, California. Born of parents who both had a passion and experience in theatre and acting, it is no surprise that Sean Penn found his life’s path in acting and directing...
by qdmhistory | Aug 16, 2021 | History, Popular
On this day in history— in the year 1888— the creator of Coca-Cola, named John Stith Pemberton, died of stomach cancer. Pemberton was just 57 years old at the time of his death; however, his creation has lived on well beyond the nineteenth century. In fact, the...
by qdmhistory | Aug 15, 2021 | History, Suggested
The Mayflower voyage was a plan for two groups that were escaping religious persecution in their homeland. The separatists were living in Holland while their counterparts were from the UK. The two groups were to meet at Southampton to discuss their journey in the port...
by qdmhistory | Aug 14, 2021 | History
On the morning of August 14, 1945, the news that Japan had surrendered and effectively ended World War II was met with overwhelming celebration across the world. Times Square was marred with throngs of excitement as exhausted Americans held up newspapers with their...
