by Matilda Cruz | Feb 4, 2023 | History
Today in history, on February 4, 1865, Robert E. Lee was selected as the Confederate forces’ general-in-chief. Debate over the position had been raging since February of 1862. Confederate President Jefferson Davis feared it would give one man too much power...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 20, 2023 | History
On January 20, 1942, senior Nazi officials convened at the Wannsee Conference near Berlin. Their purpose? To discuss and coordinate the implementation of the “Final Solution,” the systematic extermination of Europe’s Jewish population. This meeting,...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 14, 2023 | History
On this day in 1952, NBC introduced the “Today” show, forever changing the landscape of morning television. As the brainchild of television executive Sylvester Weaver, “Today” was the first program of its genre, blending national news...
by Matilda Cruz | Jan 2, 2023 | History
On January 2, 1955, NBC launched “The Bob Cummings Show,” affectionately dubbed “Love That Bob.” This delightful sitcom featured the charismatic Bob Cummings in the role of Bob Collins, a suave and mischievous bachelor photographer. The series...
by Matilda Cruz | Dec 26, 2022 | History
On December 26, 1982, TIME magazine awarded a computer its annual Man of the Year award, marking the first time it was given to an inanimate object in the 55-year history of the award. This issue symbolized the changing times and highlighted how technology began to...
