by Matilda Cruz | Oct 22, 2023 | History
On October 22, 1883, New York City witnessed the grand opening of the Metropolitan Opera House. This magnificent venue would go on to host some of the most celebrated operatic performances in the world. Built by wealthy industrialists as a rival to the established...
by Matilda Cruz | Oct 21, 2023 | History
Most people associate Sydney with the iconic Sydney Opera House, a marvel of modern architecture that opened on October 21, 1973. This marked a new era for performing arts in Australia. The world-renowned structure, celebrated for its unique and intriguing design and...
by Matilda Cruz | Oct 20, 2023 | History
October 20, 1935, marks the conclusion of the Long March, a grueling year-long journey that reshaped the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This 6,000-mile retreat was led by Mao Zedong and played a pivotal role in cementing his leadership. Though initially a military...
by Matilda Cruz | Oct 19, 2023 | History
October 19, 1987, is etched in history as the infamous ‘Black Monday,’ a day when the stock market was rocked by its most severe one-day percentage drop. The Dow Jones Industrial Average nosedived by over 22%, triggering a wave of shock and fear of a...
by Matilda Cruz | Oct 18, 2023 | History
October 18, 1945, was the historic day marking the start of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trial. This unprecedented legal proceeding held Nazi leaders accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. This historic trial aimed to bring justice for the...
