by Matilda Cruz | Mar 10, 2023 | History
On March 10th, 1988, a sudden and terrifying avalanche almost claimed the life of then-Prince Charles during a ski holiday in the Swiss resort town of Klosters. While thankfully, no one was hurt, it served as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of avalanches and...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 9, 2023 | History
On March 9, 1974, Hiroo Onoda, the last Japanese soldier to surrender after the end of World War II, finally laid down his arms, marking the end of a remarkable 29-year saga. His story highlights the tenacity of the enemy and the challenging times Japan faced in the...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 8, 2023 | History
On this day in 1934, the renowned astronomer Edwin Hubble made a discovery that continues to inspire awe: the existence of galaxies beyond our Milky Way. His groundbreaking research revealed that there are as many galaxies as stars within our galaxy, which transformed...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 7, 2023 | History
On March 7, 1946, a significant event unfolded as the United States military initiated the evacuation of the inhabitants of Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This relocation was a pivotal step in the commencement of a series of nuclear tests that would...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 6, 2023 | History
On March 6, 2018, a remarkable journey that began 132 years ago culminated in a stunning discovery on a beach in Western Australia-the world’s oldest message in a bottle. The note, concealed within a green beer bottle, was cast into the sea from a German ship named...
