July 12, 70: The Second Temple Falls

On July 12, 70 CE, a pivotal event in Jewish history unfolded during the First Jewish-Roman War, also known as the Great Revolt. This date marks the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, a catastrophe that had far-reaching consequences for the Jewish people…

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July 11, 1960: Atticus Finch Is Born

On July 11, 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee’s first and, for many years, only novel, was published in the United States. Instantly capturing the American consciousness, the book quickly rose to prominence, resonating deeply amid the turbulent civil rights era. Set in…

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