by Matilda Cruz | Feb 19, 2024 | History
The US 5th Fleet executed an amphibious assault on Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, during what became one of World War II’s Pacific theater’s most brutal battles. Under General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, Japanese forces heavily fortified the volcanic island, a...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 18, 2024 | History
Charleston, South Carolina, played a pivotal role in American cultural history when it hosted the debut of America’s first opera, Flora, on February 18, 1735. This event brought European opera to the American colonies and launched a rich musical tradition in...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 17, 2024 | History
On February 17, 1972, the British Parliament made a historic decision, approving the United Kingdom’s membership in European Communities to advance European integration. This momentous vote marked a significant shift in the UK’s relationship with Europe...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 16, 2024 | History
On February 16, 1935, Salvatore Phillip “Sonny” Bono was born in Detroit, Michigan. Bono has worn many hats throughout his life—he was a singer, songwriter, actor, and politician. From his rise to stardom as one half of the musical duo Sonny & Cher to...
by Matilda Cruz | Feb 15, 2024 | History
This day in history marks the birth of Susan Brownell Anthony in the quaint town of Adams, Massachusetts. She was born on February 15, 1820, and raised in a Quaker household throughout her childhood. Anthony grew up with the principle that all individuals are created...
