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commentary2 years ago

"The Impact of JFK's Assassination: Reflections, Collections, and Unveiling the Truth"

As the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination approaches, a reader reflects on the impact of that tragic day in 1963. Despite his short time in office, Kennedy's achievements and ideals, such as the Alliance for Progress, the Peace Corps, civil rights, and the space program, continue to inspire and shape the lives of many. The writer credits Kennedy for their own career in teaching and public service, highlighting his enduring legacy as a symbol of possibility and expectation for future generations.

via Baltimore Sun|
#assassination#commentary#historical-events
historical-events2 years ago

"Key Events on November 9 Throughout History"

On November 9, 1989, East Germany opened its borders, allowing citizens to freely travel to the West for the first time in decades. Other notable events on this date include the sighting of Cape Cod by the Mayflower in 1620, the destruction of nearly 800 buildings in Boston by fire in 1872, and the start of the great Northeast blackout in 1965. Additionally, November 9 marks the anniversary of Kristallnacht, a pogrom against Jews in Germany and Austria in 1938, the death of former French President Charles de Gaulle in 1970, and the firing of Joe Paterno as Penn State's head football coach in 2011. In 2020, President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, adding to the uncertainty of the transition period as Joe Biden prepared to assume the presidency.

via Salina Post|
#berlin-wall#donald-trump#east-germany
science-and-technology2 years ago

"10 Eerie Tales Behind Quirky Meteorites"

This article highlights 10 meteorites with quirky and scary backstories. From a meteorite used as a doorstopper in Michigan that turned out to be worth $75,000, to a super-rare meteorite mistaken for a gold nugget in Australia, and a meteorite that narrowly missed hitting a sleeping woman in Canada, these stories showcase the fascinating and sometimes dangerous encounters with space rocks. Other intriguing tales include an iron arrowhead made from meteoric iron, the first recorded death by a meteorite impact in 1888, and the discovery of minerals never seen before on Earth in a massive meteorite found in Somalia.

via Listverse|
#extraordinary-phenomena#historical-events#meteorites
politics2 years ago

"Yeltsin's Shelling of Russian Parliament: U.S. Applauds 'Superb Handling'"

Thirty years ago, Russian President Boris Yeltsin ordered tanks and troops to shell and storm the Russian Parliament building to suppress opposition, a turning point in Russia's struggle for democracy. Declassified documents reveal complete American support for Yeltsin's actions, with President Bill Clinton praising him. The events of 1993 are still controversial in Russia, with some viewing it as a shift towards autocracy. The documents shed light on the complexity of the events and the high stakes the Clinton administration saw in Russia at the time.

via National Security Archive|
#boris-yeltsin#democracy#historical-events
historical-events2 years ago

"Rare Total Solar Eclipse Captivates U.S. on This Day"

On August 21, in history, Nat Turner led a slave insurrection in Virginia in 1831, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, Benny Goodman's concert marked the start of the swing era in 1935, Leon Trotsky was assassinated in Mexico City in 1940, and the USS Nautilus, the world's first atomic submarine, was ordered to be built in 1951. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States, and in 1983, Benigno Aquino Jr. was assassinated in the Philippines. In 1986, the Lake Nyos disaster in Cameroon claimed over 1,700 lives, while in 1991, Boris Yeltsin crushed an attempted coup against Mikhail Gorbachev. In 2009, the H1N1 virus caused deaths and hospitalizations in the United States. In 2011, Libyan rebels took control of Tripoli, and in 2013, Bradley Manning was sentenced for leaking classified documents. In 2017, the United States witnessed its first total solar eclipse in 38 years, and in 2020, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli were sentenced for their involvement in a college admissions scam. In 2021, heavy rains caused flooding in Middle Tennessee, resulting in fatalities and significant damage.

via UPI News|
#benigno-aquino-jr#historical-events#mona-lisa
interesting-facts2 years ago

21 Mind-Blowing Pictures That Left Me Speechless

This article presents 21 fascinating pictures, including Conrad Veidt, who inspired the look of The Joker, a young Albert Einstein, the oldest boat on Earth, the massive line at the first McDonald's in the Soviet Union, the rebranding of McDonald's in Russia, a billboard from the Manhattan Project, the world's oldest depiction of sex, the gym and exercise bikes on the Titanic, the world's shortest international bridge, the first day cars were allowed on the Golden Gate Bridge, the capstone of an ancient Egyptian pyramid, Annie Edson Taylor surviving Niagara Falls in a barrel, cocaine in toothache drops, the opening of the first NYC subway, the regrowth of fingers, moving houses with horses, the early stages of constructing the Statue of Liberty, one of the last American Revolutionary War veterans, and discussions about climate change over a century ago.

via BuzzFeed|
#historical-events#history#iconic-figures
history2 years ago

"July 2: Amelia Earhart's Mysterious Disappearance During Round-the-World Flight"

On July 2, 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first round-the-world flight along the equator. This day in history also includes significant events such as the passing of a resolution declaring the United Colonies as free and independent states in 1776, the signing of a civil rights bill by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, and the release of the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin in 1979.

via WTOP|
#amelia-earhart#aviation#disappearance