The Battle of White Bird Canyon: A Historic Victory of the Nez Perce Tribe
On June 17, 1877, during the Indian Wars, the Nez Perce tribe defeated the US Cavalry at the Battle of White Bird Canyon in the Idaho Territory. This battle marked…
The Six-Day War: A Turning Point in Middle Eastern History
On June 5, 1967, the Six-Day War began between Israel and the neighboring Arab states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The conflict started with a preemptive strike by Israel against…
The 1970 Ancash Earthquake: A Historical Overview of the Devastating Event and Its Aftermath
On May 31st, 1970, a devastating 7.75 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Peru, triggering the world's deadliest avalanche. The quake caused a massive landslide from Mount Huascarán, burying…
Chestertown Tea Party: A Historic Act of Defiance Against British Taxation
On May 23rd, 1774, residents of Chestertown, Maryland, staged their own version of the Boston Tea Party by dumping tea into the Chester River. This act of defiance was part…