by Matilda Cruz | Nov 20, 2024 | History
The world is filled with conflict and disagreement, yet there is a universal consensus that the safety and well-being of children should be a top priority for all. On November 20, 1954, the UN General Assembly officially designated this date as World Children’s Day....
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 19, 2024 | History
On this day in 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of something no American president had done before: a library dedicated to his own presidency. Construction began on the 1st Presidential Library on November 19, 1939. The Setting:...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 18, 2024 | History
Mickey Mouse is not only the iconic face of the Walt Disney empire but also a beloved character recognized by all for nearly 100 years. He made his on-screen debut today in history, on November 18, 1928, in the animated short titled Steamboat Willie. Walt’s Win Mickey...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 17, 2024 | History
Britney Spears achieved nearly overnight fame at the age of 16 when she released her first single, “…Baby One More Time,” in late 1998. Her album of the same name was released in January 1999, and its reception propelled her into unprecedented...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 16, 2024 | History
On this day in 1907, a land known for cowboys, oil fields, and rich Native American heritage joined the Union. Oklahoma officially became the 46th state of the United States. But this wasn’t just another star added to the flag. It marked the dramatic conclusion...
