by Matilda Cruz | Mar 20, 2024 | History
On March 20, 1854, a coalition of anti-slavery advocates and politicians, along with activists in Ripon, Wisconsin, came together with a shared determination to form a new political party: the United States Republican Party. Their unity emerged in response to the...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 19, 2024 | History
David Livingstone was born in Scotland on March 19, 1813. He was a missionary, doctor, and explorer renowned for his expeditions across Africa during the 19th century. Livingstone aimed to spread Christianity, combat the slave trade, and map uncharted territories. His...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 18, 2024 | History
On March 18, 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers walked into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and left with 13 priceless artworks worth over $500 million. It remains the biggest unsolved art heist in U.S. history. Despite decades of...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 17, 2024 | History
The Ed Sullivan Show was a watershed moment for the Bee Gees. Their television debut on March 17, 1968, helped capture the American market with their harmonious vocals and saw them shine as one of the entertainment world’s next bright stars. The Bee Gees’...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 16, 2024 | History
James Madison, known as “The Father of the Constitution,” was born on March 16, 1751, in King George County, Virginia. He was the oldest of twelve siblings and was raised by his parents, James Madison Sr. and Nelly Conway Madison. He spent his early years...