by Matilda Cruz | Oct 31, 2023 | History
Some works of art may take days or a few weeks to complete, but the truly grand pieces can sometimes take years or even decades. On October 31, 1941, Mount Rushmore, one of America’s most recognizable landmarks, was finally completed after 14 years of work....
by Matilda Cruz | Oct 30, 2023 | History
On October 30, 1973, the Bosphorus Bridge was completed in Istanbul, Turkey. It was the first road bridge connecting Europe and Asia. Spanning the Bosphorus Strait, the bridge became a critical link between the two continents and a symbol of Istanbul’s strategic...
by Matilda Cruz | Oct 29, 2023 | History
On October 29, 1956, NBC introduced “The Huntley–Brinkley Report,” a pioneering evening news program co-anchored by Chet Huntley and David Brinkley. The program became a staple of American television and set the standard for network news broadcasts. Known...
by Matilda Cruz | Oct 28, 2023 | History
On October 28, 1955, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the most influential figures in the tech industry, was born in Seattle, Washington. Gates revolutionized personal computing with the development of software like Windows, which became a household...
by Matilda Cruz | Oct 27, 2023 | History
On October 27, 1904, New York City celebrated the opening of its subway system, a transportation marvel that changed how people navigated the bustling city. With the first line running from City Hall to Harlem, the subway quickly became an essential part of New...
