by Matilda Cruz | Mar 30, 2023 | History
What started as a simple act of generosity became one of history’s most famous lottery wins. On the evening of March 30, 1984, NYPD officer Robert Cunningham enjoyed a meal at his favorite pizzeria, Sal’s, located in the bustling neighborhood of Yonkers,...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 29, 2023 | History
On March 29, 1951, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union. Their case, one of the most controversial of the Cold War, led to their execution in 1953, making them the first American civilians to be put to death...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 28, 2023 | History
On March 28, 1935, Triumph of the Will, one of the most infamous propaganda films in history, was released in Nazi Germany. Directed by Leni Riefenstahl, the film documented the 1934 Nuremberg rallies, portraying Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in a glorified light....
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 27, 2023 | History
On March 27, 1977, a heart-wrenching aviation tragedy unfolded at Los Rodeos Airport, now known as Tenerife North Airport, in Spain’s Canary Islands. A collision between two Boeing 747 aircraft on the runway led to the devastating loss of 583 lives, marking it...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 26, 2023 | History
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Caracas, Venezuela, on March 26, 1812, leaving 90% of the city in ruins and killing an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people. This horrific event, which occurred on Maundy Thursday, was one of the deadliest earthquakes in South American...
