by qdmhistory | Nov 16, 2022 | History
On November 16th, 1938, Swiss chemist Dr. Albert Hofmann discovered LSD for the first time. His famous line, "I did not find LSD, LSD found me," emphasizes the innocent nature of the discovery of the drug. Hofmann was a plant science specialist and examined...
by qdmhistory | Nov 15, 2022 | History
The Vietnam Moratorium Day was one of the largest protests in world History. Many nations had interests in the Vietnam War, and this public outcry was the world's way of saying it was enough. How the Moratorium Got Organized The Vietnam Moratorium was organized by...
by qdmhistory | Nov 14, 2022 | History
Taking inspiration from "Around the World in Eighty Days," investigative reporter Nellie Bly began her own attempt at circumnavigating the globe on the 14th of November, 1889.The Journey BeginsAt 9:40 a.m., Nellie Bly boarded the Augusta Victoria, bound for...
by qdmhistory | Nov 13, 2022 | History
The endless pursuit of wealth driven by determined businessmen led to Hawaii’s collapse as a monarchy. The newly formed Hawaiian Fruit & Packing Company shipped its first cases of canned pineapple on November 13, 1895. The company was formed to compete with...
by qdmhistory | Nov 12, 2022 | History
On this day in 2021, pop rock icon Brittney Spears finally became a responsible adult, at least according to the end of the conservatorship that dictated most of her adult life. Born on December 2nd, 1981, Spears is a forty-something singer/songwriter who always finds...
