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Updated March 12, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. Stromae, the Belgian singer, rapper, and songwriter, was born on this day in 1985. Where is Stromae from? Stromae’s real name is Paul van Haver, and he was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium. His father was a Rwandan Tutsi named Pierre Rutare, and his Flemish mother is […]
Updated March 8, 2024 at 11 a.m. Raymonde de Laroche became the first woman to earn a pilot’s license on this day in 1910. [shortcode-Women-worldwide–Sign-up-box] Where was Raymonde de Laroche from? Raymonde de Laroche was born in Paris, France, in 1882. She first was a professional balloonist and had already set several records in that […]
March 11 – March 17, 2024
Updated March 7, 2024 at 12:05 p.m. American poet and activist Amanda Gorman was born on this day in Los Angeles in 1998. Who is Amanda Gorman? Amanda Gorman gained widespread recognition after delivering her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. This poem reflects on […]
Updated March 6, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. The iconic photograph, now referred to as “Migrant Mother” was taken by American photographer and photojournalist Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression in 1936. Who is the subject of the “Migrant Mother” photograph? The subject of the photograph is Florence Owens Thompson, a migrant agricultural worker and mother […]
Updated March 5, 2024 at 12:25 p.m. This iconic photograph of Che Guevara was taken on this day in 1960 by Cuban photographer Alberto Korda. When was the famous photograph of Che Guevara taken? The photograph of Che Guevara was taken during a mass funeral for the victims of the La Coubre explosion in Havana, […]
Updated March 4, 2024 at 12:20 p.m. Vladimir Putin was re-elected as president of Russia on this day in 2012. Why was Putin’s re-election in 2012 controversial? Putin’s re-election in 2012 was controversial due to allegations of election fraud and voter intimidation. The opposition also claimed that the government used its control over the media […]
Updated February 26, 2025 at 05:00 p.m. It’s been 11 years since the iconic Oscars selfie posted March 3, 2014 during the 86th Academy Awards ceremony, featuring several high-profile celebrities. It captured the selfie craze, and the obsession with celebrity culture. Who took the 2014 Oscars selfie? The selfie was taken by Bradley Cooper, with […]
Updated March 2, 2024 at 11:55 a.m. The first test flight of the Anglo-French Concorde was conducted on this day in 1969. The test took place at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France. Who piloted the first test flight of the Concorde? The first test flight was piloted by French test pilot Andre Turcat and it lasted […]
March 4 – March 10, 2024
Updated March 1, 2024 at 12:20 p.m. Javier Bardem was born on this day in 1969 in Las Palmas, Spain. He has gained international fame for his roles in films such as “No Country for Old Men,” “Skyfall,” and “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” What is Javier Bardem’s family background? Javier Bardem comes from a long line […]
PARIS — Worldcrunch, the pioneering global digital media founded in 2011, has named Anne Dumon as its new CEO, effective March 1. Dumon takes over from Benjamin Sabbah, who has run the Paris-based company since joining in 2019. Through a 20+-year career, Dumon has held leadership roles in digital media, strategy and online marketing in […]
Updated Feb. 28, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. On this day in 1986, Sweden’s Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot dead while he was walking home from a movie theater with his wife. Who was suspected of killing Olof Palme? The investigation into Palme’s murder has been widely debated and there are several theories about who […]
Updated Feb. 27, 2024 at 11:50 a.m. On this day in 1973, American Indian Movement members occupied the Wounded Knee village on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota to protest the federal government’s treatment of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. The occupation lasted 71 days, and brought unprecedented attention to the plight of native […]
Updated Feb. 26, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. During the 89th Academy Awards ceremony on this day in 2017, presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway mistakenly announced “La La Land” as the winner of the Best Picture award instead of the actual winner “Moonlight.” How did the Oscars mix-up happen? The mistake happened when Beatty and […]
Updated Feb. 24, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. On this day two years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine in a steep escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War. The campaign had been preceded by a Russian military buildup since early 2021 and numerous Russian demands for security […]
Updated Feb. 23, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. On this day in 1945, the American flag was raised at Iwo Jima to signal the capture of Mount Suribachi, the highest point on the island, by U.S. Marines during the Battle of Iwo Jima. The moment was captured in what is one of the most iconic war […]
February 26 – March 3, 2024
A California law professor with an expertise in mental health and ethics, and who suffers from chronic schizophrenia, takes a look beyond the headlines at the case of Britney Spears, who has been fighting to free herself from the conservatorship of her father.
Updated Feb. 22, 2024 at 12:20 p.m. The People Power Revolution in the Philippines started on this day in 1986. What was the People Power Revolution? The People Power Revolution, also known as the EDSA Revolution, was a series of popular protests and civil disobedience that occurred in the Philippines in 1986. The revolution was […]
Updated Feb. 21, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York City. Who was Malcolm X? Malcolm X was an African American civil rights activist, preacher, writer and speaker. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of black people and a […]
Updated Feb. 20, 2024 at 1:05 p.m. Rihanna was born on this day in 1988 on the island of Barbados. One of the most popular singers of the 21st century, she is also a very successful businesswoman. Who is Rihanna? Rihanna is a singer, actress, fashion designer, and entrepreneur from Saint-Michael, Barbados in the Caribbean […]
Updated Feb. 19, 2024 at 12:40 p.m. Executive Order 9066 was an order issued by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 19, 1942, during World War II. The order authorized the Secretary of War to prescribe certain areas as military zones, and to exclude any or all persons from those areas. Why was Executive Order […]
Updated Feb. 17, 2024 at 11:25 a.m. On this day in 1963, Michael Jordan was born. Many consider him the greatest basketball player of all time. What was Michael Jordan’s childhood like? Michael Jeffrey Jordan, was born in Brooklyn, New York, but moved to Wilmington, North Carolina as a young child. He was the third […]
Updated Feb. 16, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in November 1922. The tomb was opened on this day in 1923. Why was the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb so important? The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb was significant because it […]
February 19 – February 25, 2024
The “eye-for-an-eye” principle does not technically apply to so-called honor killings. Yet fathers and grandfathers are essentially free to kill their daughters or granddaughters if it’s perceived to protect the reputation and religious status of the family.
Updated Feb. 15, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. On this day, in 2003, it is estimated that more than 10 million people participated in demonstrations around the world, considered the largest coordinated peace demonstrations in history. What was the purpose of the peace demonstration of 2003? The purpose of the demonstration was to protest against the […]
Updated Feb. 13, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. The bombing of Dresden began on this day in 1945 during World War II, where an estimated 25,000 to 35,000 people were killed over a three-day period. What was the purpose of the bombing of Dresden? The bombing was part of a larger effort to destroy German infrastructure […]
Updated Feb. 12, 2024 at 12:10 p.m. On this day, 21 years ago, the trial of Slobodan Milošević began in the Hague, Netherlands. Who was Slobodan Milošević? Slobodan Milošević was the President of Serbia and later the President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1989 to 2000. He was arrested in 2001 and subsequently […]
Updated Feb. 10, 2024 at 1:45 pm On this day in 1996, Russian Chess Grandmaster Kasparov lost his first chess game to IBM’s chess computer Deep Blue. How did Chess Grandmaster Kasparov react to losing against a computer? Kasparov initially expressed disappointment and frustration with the loss, but later said he was impressed by the […]
February 12 – February 18, 2024
Updated Feb. 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The invasion of Benin, also known as the Punitive Expedition, took place on this day in 1897 by an expeditionary force sent by the British government. What was the reason for the invasion of Benin? The invasion was carried out as a punishment for the killing of a […]
Updated Feb. 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. On this day in 1971, NASDAQ, the world’s first electronic stock market was created in New York City. What is NASDAQ? The NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) is an American stock exchange. The NASDAQ is operated and owned by the Nasdaq, Inc. and it is […]
Updated Feb. 7, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. On this day in 1964, the Beatles landed in New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport to start their first U.S. tour — it would change the music industry forever. Why did the Beatles visit New York in 1964? The Beatles visited New York in 1964 for their first […]
Chatbots and other machine learning tools could make the legal system more equitable for those seeking civil justice, or it could do other things with that power too….
Updated Feb. 6, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. On this day in 1945, Bob Marley was born. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of all time. Who is Bob Marley? Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician who was the most widely known performer of reggae music. What is Bob Marley […]
Updated Feb. 5, 2024 at 12:10 p.m. On this day in 1985, football star Cristiano Ronaldo was born. Who is Cristiano Ronaldo? Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player from Portugal. He is widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time, both for his exploits for some of Europe’s club teams as […]
Updated Feb. 4, 2024 at 10:20 a.m. On this day between in 1945, following the events of World War II, Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, Winston Churchill of the United Kingdom, and Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union met to discuss the postwar reorganization of a war-torn Europe. What was the main purpose […]