by qdmhistory | Feb 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
On February 28, 2013, a team of scientists set out to conduct an unprecedented experiment – connecting the brains of two rats together in order to bridge the gap between biology and technology. This experiment was part of a larger project aiming to explore the...
by qdmhistory | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
On February 27, 1990, one of the longest-standing traditions aboard Royal New Zealand Navy ships came to an end—the daily rum ration. In a solemn ceremony in Wellington Harbor, sailors bid farewell to their beloved "Black Tot Day," a tradition that stretched...
by qdmhistory | Feb 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
On February 26, 1973, a momentous event occurred in the world of horse racing—Secretariat was purchased for a record-breaking $5.7 million! This purchase not only set a new standard for the thoroughbred horse industry but also marked the beginning of an incredible...
by qdmhistory | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
On February 25, 1862, an important milestone was reached in America's financial history as Congress passed a law that created the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). This agency was tasked with producing the nation's paper currency—which...
by qdmhistory | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
On February 24th, 2020, scientists made an incredible discovery – evidence of a parasite that could survive without the need for oxygen. This discovery was made during a routine examination of salmon tissue samples and has since had significant implications for...
by qdmhistory | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today marks the anniversary of a fateful day in history. On February 23, 1998, Osama bin Laden published his infamous fatwa titled "Jihad against the Jews and Crusaders." This document set out to declare holy war against Jewish and Christian people...