by Matilda Cruz | Nov 6, 2023 | History
Today, we reflect on a crucial day in American history. On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States. His election not only signified the rise of the Republican Party but also triggered the secession of Southern states,...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 5, 2023 | History
Today, we take a look back at a significant event in American journalism. On November 5, 1733, The New York Weekly Journal was published for the first time. Founded by printer John Peter Zenger, the paper became famous for its role in defending the freedom of the...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 4, 2023 | History
Today in history, we celebrate the birth of Walter Cronkite, one of the most influential figures in American journalism. Born on November 4, 1916, Cronkite became a beloved news anchor, often called “the most trusted man in America.” As the anchor of the...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 3, 2023 | History
On November 3, 1906, the International Radiotelegraph Conference in Berlin made a landmark decision for global safety: adopting the “SOS” distress signal as the standard call for help. The simple yet unmistakable sequence of “· · · – – – · · ·”...
by Matilda Cruz | Nov 2, 2023 | History
On November 2, 1898, a group of courageous students at the University of Minnesota, led by the pioneering Johnny Campbell, officially launched organized cheerleading. Their bold initiative, aimed at boosting school spirit during a football game, unknowingly sparked a...
