by Matilda Cruz | Jul 19, 2023 | History
The infamous animated duo, Tom & Jerry, made their first television appearance on July 19th, 1941 in a short film titled The Midnight Snack. Though first seen over 80 years ago, the dastardly duo -Tom & Jerry- is still a staple cartoon in many homes. Tom...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 18, 2023 | History
Nelson Rolihlala Mandela, born on July 18, 1918, was the son of Chief Henry Mandela of the Mandiba Clan, which belonged to the Xhosa-speaking Tembu people. While studying at Fort Hare University, he became involved in politics, and he served as the first president of...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 17, 2023 | History
On July 17th, 1996, the Trans World Atlantic Flight 800 exploded in mid-air. This tragedy was one of the deadliest aviation accidents on record, taking the lives of all 230 passengers on board. Although the National Transportation Board first suspected foul play,...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 16, 2023 | History
In the heart of the New Mexico desert, project leader and physicist Robert Oppenheimer and his team set off an explosion that would mark the dawn of the nuclear age. On July 16, 1945, the world changed forever when the Manhattan Project team successfully detonated the...
by Matilda Cruz | Jul 15, 2023 | History
On July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone was found, unlocking the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Imagine unearthing a key that unlocks a hidden world- the excitement would be palpable. That’s exactly what happened on July 15, 1799, near a small town called...
