by Matilda Cruz | Dec 4, 2023 | History
The Thanksgiving holiday, a cherished tradition in America, has a history that predates the commonly known 1621 celebration at Plymouth Rock. In fact, the true first Thanksgiving took place on December 4, 1619, in Berkeley, Virginia. This milestone event, often...
by Matilda Cruz | Dec 3, 2023 | History
On December 3, 1967, the world witnessed a monumental medical breakthrough when Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. The patient, 53-year-old Louis Washkansky, received the...
by Matilda Cruz | Dec 2, 2023 | History
Today in history, on December 2, 1976, a significant event unfolded as Fidel Castro assumed the presidency of Cuba. This marked a pivotal moment in the country’s history. The Cuban revolutionary had first ascended to power in February 1959, overthrowing the...
by Matilda Cruz | Dec 1, 2023 | History
On December 1, 1953, Playboy magazine made its daring debut. Founded by the audacious Hugh Hefner, this inaugural issue included now-iconic photos of Marilyn Monroe in a centerfold feature, setting the stage for Playboy’s blend of celebrity allure and lifestyle...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 30, 2023 | History
On November 30, 1874, Winston Churchill, the future British Prime Minister and prominent wartime leader, was born in Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. Churchill’s life would become a remarkable journey filled with dramatic moments such as his escape from a Boer War...
