Insulin Discovered, Diabetics Rejoice
100 years ago, on July 27, 1921, two scientists isolated the hormone insulin. This would go on to allow thousands of people to live long […]
Today in Religion
First Cross Country Trip Completed
While a cross country trip in a car may be a normal summer vacation these days, slightly over a hundred years ago, no one thought […]
The New Federal Holiday – Juneteenth
If you know the reason for Juneteenth, raise your hand. Unless you come from Texas I would bet most of you, like me, have no […]
Hate the Driving Test? Blame Britain
Starting on June 1, 1935, in the United Kingdom, everyone had to pass a driving test in order to drive cars on the roads. The […]
Memorial Day – Remember The Lost
On the last Monday, each May, we celebrate Memorial Day. For many, this means a day at the beach or by the pool with barbeques […]
Stanislav Petrov Honored For Brave Decision
On May 21, 2004, Stanislav Petrov received the World Citizen Award for his brave decision that stopped a nuclear war from happening. In September 1980 […]
Celebrate Eliza Doolittle Day
One evening the king will say, “Oh, Liza, old thingI want all of England your praises to sing”Next week on the twentieth of MayI proclaim […]
Anne Boleyn Beheaded By The Sword
A man on a mission, Henry VIII had his second wife Anne Boleyn beheaded by the sword on May 19, 1536, for the crimes of […]
Christopher Marlowe Arrested For Heresy
On May 18, 1593, Queen Elizabeth ordered the arrest of Christopher Marlowe for heresy. Christopher Marlowe grew up as the second child of a shoemaker. […]
Tractors For Freedom From Bay of Pigs
In May of 1961, Fidel Castro demanded 500 American-made tractors in exchange for prisoners captured during the Bay of Pigs invasion. This received the name […]