by Matilda Cruz | Aug 6, 2023 | History
August 6, 1890, was no ordinary day for the state of New York, for it was the first time a state would use an electric chair for execution. Neither was it a typical day for William Kemmler, for he was about to go down in history as the first man to be executed by the...
by Matilda Cruz | Aug 5, 2023 | History
Most people associate Newfoundland with its impressive whale population, rich history, wonderful wildlife, and incredible people. But when and where was this Newfoundland found? On August 5, 1983, Humphrey Gilbert, an English explorer under the royal charter of...
by Matilda Cruz | Aug 4, 2023 | History
Louis Armstrong, born in the challenging neighborhoods of New Orleans on August 4, 1901, faced early hardships. His profound love for music, nurtured from a tender age, propelled him to become one of the most revered jazz musicians of all time. He even sacrificed his...
by Matilda Cruz | Aug 3, 2023 | History
On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer and navigator, set sail with three ships to explore a western sea passage to the East Indies. He hoped to profit from the very lucrative spice trade and believed his journeys would create a more accessible...
by Matilda Cruz | Aug 2, 2023 | History
Every great band has a humble beginning, and The Beatles are no exception. Their journey started on August 2, 1961, when John Lennon first took the stage with The Beatles bandmates at the Cavern Club. This basement club, nestled in Liverpool’s 10 Mathew Street,...
