5 Things About Miss Rosa Parks
Considered an iconic figure of the Civil Rights Movement, the actions of Rosa Parks on December 1, 1955 live on, long after her October 24, 2005 death, at age 92. While most people likely know that she refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery Alabama, here are five facts about Rosa... Read More
The First Winter Olympics Of 1924
The first Winter Olympics took place January 25, 1924 in the French Alps, at Chamonix. The International Olympic Committee officially dubbed the games “International Sports Week.” The First Winter Olympics The first Winter Olympic Games featured 12 events and over 10,000 paying patrons cheered on competitors. Norway took home the most medals of the Games,... Read More
How The Frisbee Came To Be
The Frisbee originated in Connecticut, with students from nearby colleges yelling “Frisbie!” as they tossed a Frisbie Baking Company tin pie plate to each other. That is one version of how the it came to be. Disputes Over Frisbee Creator When the Los Angeles Times reported that Walter Morrison died in 2010, the LA Times reported... Read More
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for his leadership during the Civil Rights Movement. A “driving force” of the March on Washington, the Montgomery Bus Boycott and other events. King was instrumental in securing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Martin Luther King Jr’s Leadership His speeches demonstrated... Read More
The First U.S. Presidential Election
The procedure for electing the President of the United States today differs considerably from the process of electing the first President of the United States. Even if our forefathers had had the benefit of television and social media, the majority of citizens would not have voted for any other president. In fact, the majority of... Read More
Arrival Of The Mayflower At Plymouth Harbor
Many people know that the Mayflower docked at Plymouth Harbor on December 18, 1620. However, a series of setbacks changed several aspects of the original plans, took the Mayflower away from its intended destination, essentially changing the course of history. Why The People Left The early 17th century was a time of religious persecution against... Read More
How Santa Claus Evolved Over The Centuries
Nearly everyone knows that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole. However, throughout history, different countries and cultures recognized Santa by a variety of names, depicting Santa Claus as quite different from his true origin. Who Is Santa Claus – Really? The origin of Santa Claus lays in the story of St. Nicholas, a Greek Christian... Read More
The Enron Bankruptcy Case
Once the seventh largest company in the U.S., Enron gained the trust of investors and employees. The company rose through the ranks as an energy-producing company, also providing financial and risk management services, according to History. The unraveling of Enron’s illegal actions and subsequent bankruptcy filing left investors and employees with the realization that Enron... Read More
Black Friday History And Activities
For millions of people, Black Friday is that one time of the year to embark on some serious Christmas shopping even before the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone. Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving Thursday when millions of turkey-stuffed shoppers throng into stores to take advantage of what is traditionally considered as the start of... Read More
Where Did The Nazis Flee To?
Archives that have opened up recently explain how Nazis made their way to South American countries. History explains that Nazis were trying to escape from Third Reich ruins in their country which is Germany, when they landed into South America. An important point to note is that these ruins were brought about by the refugees... Read More