July 31 marks the 45th anniversary of the end of the daily rum ration in the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. Here are a few facts about what was known as the daily tot. …
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142: Medicare and Medicaid Signed into Law
50 years ago today, U.S. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Social Security Act of 1965 into law. Here are a few things you may not know about the act. First, it established Medicare and Medicaid, …
Continue reading141: Arc de Triomphe
On this date in 1836, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris was dedicated. Here are a few things you may not have known about the monument. First, it is a memorial to those who fought …
Continue reading140: Terry Fox Runs Across Canada
Today is the 57th anniversary of the birth of Terry Fox, whose attempt to run across Canada after losing a leg to cancer made him a national hero. Here are some things you might not …
Continue reading139: Discovery of Insulin
On this date in 1921, Canadian researchers determined that insulin regulates blood sugar, leading to treatment for diabetes. Here are a few things you may not have known about the discovery. First, scientists knew that …
Continue readingWeek in Review: July 25
Welcome to our first week in review. Here’s the historical events we covered this week: Monday: British Columbia becoming a part of Canada Tuesday: German U-Boats shelling the coast of Massachusetts during World War I. Wednesday: The …
Continue reading138: Machu Picchu
On this date in 1911, an American historian found the remote ruins of the Incan city of Machu Picchu, which until that time had been unknown to the outside world. Here are some facts you …
Continue reading137: Raymond Chandler
Today is the 127th anniversary of the birth of American writer Raymond Chandler. Here are a few things you may not have known about him. First, He published his first short story in 1933 at …
Continue reading136: Albert Brooks
Today is the 68th birthday of American writer, comedian, actor and director Albert Brooks. Here are some things you may not have known about him. First, he was born Albert Lawrence Einstein in Beverly Hills, …
Continue reading135: German Attack on U.S. Mainland
On July 21, 1918, the only German attack on U.S. soil during World War One occurred. Here are a few facts about the attack on Orleans, Massachusetts and other attacks on the American mainland. First, …
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