by Matilda Cruz | Nov 13, 2023 | History
Today in history, on November 13, 1956, the US Supreme Court ruled that race separation on buses is unconstitutional. They upheld the verdict of Browder v. Gayle, a lawsuit against Alabama and the city of Montgomery. The decision was a massive victory for the Civil...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 12, 2023 | History
On November 12, 1867, Mount Vesuvius, a 25,000-year-old volcano on the Gulf of Naples in Italy, erupted. This volcano, most famous for its catastrophic eruption in 79 A.D. that obliterated Pompeii, has erupted over 30 times since- each event leaving a unique mark on...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 11, 2023 | History
Today in history, Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born on November 11, 1821. Considered one of the greatest novelists of all time, he used fiction to explore spirituality, politics, sociology, and the human condition. His best-known works are Crime and...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 10, 2023 | History
The U.S. Marine Corps was officially founded on November 10, 1775, during the American Revolutionary War. Originally created as a naval infantry force, the Marine Corps has since become a vital branch of the U.S. military. It is known for its exceptional bravery,...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 9, 2023 | History
On November 9, 1965, The Great Blackout of the Northeast plunged much of the United States into darkness. The blackout began at a power plant on the Niagara River and cascaded across the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. Over 30 million people were...
