by qdmhistory | Nov 14, 2021 | Popular
Twenty-two million tourists flock to Niagara Falls in New York each year. This majestic natural wonder is likely named from the Iroquois word niakare meaning “great noise.” This is a fitting name, considering two trillion liters of water flow through the...
by qdmhistory | Nov 13, 2021 | Popular
The Stamford Bull Run was a bull-running event held every year on St. Brice’s Day (November 13) in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. The Run began during the reign of King John (1199-1266). Festivities began with the ringing of the bells of St. Mary’s...
by qdmhistory | Nov 12, 2021 | Popular
If there was ever a real-life fairy tale, it’s the story of Grace Patricia Kelly. Known simply as Grace Kelly, this iconic American film actress would go on to become the Princess of Monaco. Early Life Grace Kelly was born November 12, 1929, to successful,...
by qdmhistory | Nov 11, 2021 | Popular
November 11, 1918, WWI armistice signed by the Allies and Germany comes into effect and World War I hostilities end at 11 am, “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” The Monday of November 11, 1918, saw an end to months of bloodshed....
by qdmhistory | Nov 9, 2021 | Popular
Born Napoleon di Buonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte fought his way to power on November 9, 1799. The famous Coup 18 Brumaire was his ticket into French leadership. You have probably heard his name mentioned in the realms of French history. As the exceptional military man...
by qdmhistory | Nov 8, 2021 | Popular
On November 8, 1731, Benjamin Franklin opened the first library in the North American colonies. The Library Company of Philadelphia was the first circulating library in America. Before this, most Americans did not have access to books as they were expensive. Only the...
