by Matilda Cruz | Dec 19, 2023 | History
Young age and top political offices do not typically go together in any part of the world. Despite this status quo, on December 19, 1783, William Pitt the Younger made history by becoming Britain’s youngest-ever Prime Minister at just 24 years old. His...
by Matilda Cruz | Dec 17, 2023 | History
On December 17, 1989, The Simpsons premiered as a half-hour series on Fox, launching a socio-cultural phenomenon that continues to thrive today. Created by Matt Groening, this animated sitcom introduced audiences to the quirky and lovable Simpson family—Homer, Marge,...
by Matilda Cruz | Dec 16, 2023 | History
One of the most memorable events in the American Revolution occurred on the evening of December 16, 1773, in Boston Harbor. The Boston Tea Party became a significant protest for independence, as American colonists firmly rejected further policies imposed by Britain....
by Matilda Cruz | Dec 15, 2023 | History
Most Americans know and cherish the freedoms they enjoy today. But do you know how those rights were formally secured? It all started with the ratification of the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791. When the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787, only some were happy...
by Matilda Cruz | Dec 14, 2023 | History
December 14, 1947, was not just another day in Daytona Beach, Florida—it was the day stock car racing found its future. At the Streamline Hotel, a group of racing enthusiasts sat down to address a pressing need: to bring order to the chaos of racing. Before this...
