by qdmhistory | Sep 13, 2021 | Popular
The day was September 12, 1940. Eighteen-year-old Marcel Ravidat was following his dog down a hole near Montignac, France, and stumbled upon the archaeological equivalent of an ancient museum. Not just any museum, but a literal time machine that gave a peek into our...
by qdmhistory | Sep 11, 2021 | History, Popular
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, America experienced what we can only describe as the worst terrorist attack in history. The pentagon and the world trade towers were hit. Everyone was going about their business, unaware that the global terrorist...
by qdmhistory | Sep 9, 2021 | History, Popular
There is a huge emphasis on the 1972 summer Olympics being non-political. But, unfortunately, the US vs. USSR events have always been political for the simple reason that its results are a matter of national pride. As such, there are a number of Olympic match-ups...
by qdmhistory | Sep 5, 2021 | Popular
Jesse James was a bank and train robber in the American Old West, best remembered as the gang of outlaws known as the James-Younger. Before embarking on criminal careers in the Old West, Jesse James and his brother Frank served in the Confederate Army. As leaders of...
by qdmhistory | Sep 2, 2021 | Popular
In 1666, an overwhelming fire swept through the streets of London. The great fire of London destroyed 13,200 houses and 87 parish churches. It is also reported that the St. Paul’s Cathedral, Royal Exchange and Guildhall were lost in the fire. Not to mention are...
by qdmhistory | Aug 31, 2021 | History, Popular
The death of Princess Diana of Wales, on August 31, 1997, sent shockwaves around the globe. The beloved princess was well known for her charitable causes and kind way with the less fortunate. She was 36 years old. On the night of her death, Diana was with her...
