On March 3, 1931, the United States officially made the Star Spangled Banner the national anthem of the United States through an act of Congress. The declaration marked the culmination of a long and passionate journey to establish a musical embodiment of American identity…
Read MoreOn March 2, 1962, an NBA icon set what many believe to be an untouchable record when the Philadelphia Warriors faced the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game, instantly becoming a legend. Entering the game,…
Read MoreOn March 1, 1917, Americans learned that Germany had urged our neighbor to attack the United States. The Zimmerman Telegram hit the front page of newspapers and became a turning point in World War I. The telegram, originally sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur…
Read MoreLa Piedra Movediza, or “The Moving Stone,” was a unique natural landmark located in Tandil, Argentina. This geological formation was a massive boulder that balanced precariously on the edge of a hill, defying gravity and giving the impression that it could move at any…
Read MoreOn February 28, 1844, an explosion on the Potomac River changed the course of American history. The USS Princeton was a steam-powered warship designed to showcase the latest technological advancements in naval weaponry. One of its most notable features was the “Peacemaker,” a large naval gun…
Read MoreAbraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union address, delivered on February 27, 1860, in New York City, stands as one of the most legendary speeches ever given by an American politician. At the time, the United States was deeply divided over the issue of slavery, and the…
Read MoreOn February 26, 1815, Napoleon escaped from Elba with a small group of loyal followers, landing on the French coast. His charisma and reputation quickly rallied support from both civilians and military units. As he marched towards Paris, his comeback became known as the…
Read MoreOn February 25, 1836, at the age of 22, Samuel Colt received a U.S. patent that would change American history—the Colt revolver. Unlike traditional firearms of the time, Colt’s design featured a rotating cylinder that could hold multiple rounds of ammunition. This innovative design…
Read MoreOn February 24, 1803, the Supreme Court established its power, shaping the country’s constitutional framework and establishing the principle of judicial review. Marbury v Madison centered around a dispute involving William Marbury, one of the “midnight judges” appointed by outgoing President John Adams in the final…
Read MoreMay 2, 1945, saw the conclusion of one of the most important battles in history. That was the day the Red Army announced that it had captured Berlin, effectively ending the Third Reich a few days after Adolph Hitler killed himself while hiding in…
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