by Matilda Cruz | Mar 23, 2024 | History
A new American entertainment staple was born when Truth or Consequences launched on radio waves on March 23, 1940. CBS aired a refreshing radio show that ingeniously merged trivia with comedy sketches and light-hearted performance elements. This unique blend created a...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 22, 2024 | History
The United States government, on March 22, 1965, officially declared that military forces deployed tear gas and herbicides as chemical weapons against Vietcong combatants during the Vietnam War. This revelation, a pivotal moment in the conflict, shocked the world and...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 21, 2024 | History
On March 21, 1975, Ethiopia’s long-standing monarchy ended suddenly. The Derg, a military junta that had overthrown Emperor Haile Selassie the previous year, officially abolished the monarchy and declared the country a socialist state. For nearly 3,000 years,...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 20, 2024 | History
On March 20, 1854, a coalition of anti-slavery advocates and politicians, along with activists in Ripon, Wisconsin, came together with a shared determination to form a new political party: the United States Republican Party. Their unity emerged in response to the...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 19, 2024 | History
David Livingstone was born in Scotland on March 19, 1813. He was a missionary, doctor, and explorer renowned for his expeditions across Africa during the 19th century. Livingstone aimed to spread Christianity, combat the slave trade, and map uncharted territories. His...
by Matilda Cruz | Mar 18, 2024 | History
On March 18, 1990, two thieves disguised as police officers walked into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and left with 13 priceless artworks worth over $500 million. It remains the biggest unsolved art heist in U.S. history. Despite decades of...
