Author: Yasmin Mustefa
This Day in History: Happy Birthday, Spike Lee!
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
March 20th marks the 69th birthday of celebrated film director Spike Lee. He is renowned for influential works including “Do the Right Thing”, “Malcolm X”, and …
This Day in History: First Academy Awards telecast on NBC
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
On March 19, 1953, the Academy Awards ceremony was broadcast for the first time on NBC. This historic event occurred nearly twenty years after the Academy …
This Day in History: French-Algerian sign the Evian Accords
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
March 18 marks the signing of the Evian Accords, which ended French colonial rule in Algeria after 130 years. The agreement called for a ceasefire in …
This Day in History: The FBI debuts “10 Most Wanted Fugitives” list
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
March 14 marks the anniversary of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s debut of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, which began in 1950. It started after …
This Day in History: Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to declare its independence
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet Republic to declare its independence from the Soviet Union. The U.S.S.R. did not accept Lithuania’s independence and …
This Day in History: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” premieres on the WB
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
March 10 marks the 29th anniversary of the cult classic “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. Sarah Michelle Gellar starred as 16-year-old Buffy, a high schooler chosen to …
This day in history: Real Madrid founded
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
Today, Real Madrid celebrates the 124th anniversary of its founding by a group of passionate fans in Madrid, Spain. Throughout its history, the club has been …
This day in history: “People” Magazine launches
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March 4, 1974, marks the release of the first issue of People magazine. Actress Mia Farrow appeared on the cover of the inaugural issue. Richard Stolley, …
This day in history: “The Star-Spangled Banner” becomes official U.S. national anthem
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On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. The anthem’s lyrics were …
This day in history: Happy birthday, Elizabeth Taylor!
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Elizabeth Taylor was born in London on February 27, 1932, to American parents Sara and Francis Taylor. After the outbreak of World War II, the family …
This day in history: Muhammad Ali takes first world title
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On February 25, 1964, 22-year-old Muhammad Ali won his first world heavyweight boxing title. Liston was an overwhelming favorite, with the odds being 8-1. However, Ali …
This day in history: Betty Friedman publishes The Feminine Mystique
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On February 19, Betty Friedan’s groundbreaking book “The Feminine Mystique” was published. Referred to as “The Problem with No Name,” Friedan examined how society expected women …
This day in history: Pluto is discovered
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February 18 marks the discovery of Pluto by astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh. The discovery reshaped the understanding of the solar system, as Pluto was long considered …
This day in history: US women’s hockey wins first Olympic gold medal
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February 17 celebrates the 28th anniversary of the United States women’s hockey team winning its first Olympic gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. The …
This day in history: The Lake Placid Winter Olympics open in New York
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February 12 celebrates the anniversary of the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic Games. The games produced legendary moments, such as the U.S. Men’s Hockey team’s “Miracle on …
This day in history: Queen Elizabeth II takes the throne
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On February 6, 1952, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland died in his sleep at Sandringham Estate. George VI became king in 1936 …
This day in history: The Latter-Day Saints set off for Utah
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On February 4, 1846, members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began their journey west from Nauvoo, Illinois. After their leader, Joseph Smith, …
This day in history: Poe’s “The Raven” is published
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On January 29, 1845, Edgar Allen Poe published his acclaimed poem “The Raven” in the New York Evening Mirror. The poem established Poe as a household …
This day in car history: Ferrari maker’s death marks end of an era
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
On January 23, 1980, Giovanni Michelotti, who was behind many iconic models such as the Ferrari 166 and the BMW 700, passed away. Michelotti is credited …
This day in history: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts its first class
Written by: Yasmin Mustefa
January 23rd celebrates the 40-year anniversary of the inaugural class in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The first class was celebrated in New York …
