Kendrick Lamar Makes History: The First Rapper to Win the Pulitzer Prize
2018: On 16th April 2018, Kendrick Lamar made history by becoming the first rapper and non-classical or jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music with his album "Damn."…
Michael Jordan’s Historic 3,000-Point Season
1987: Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, became the second NBA player in history to score 3,000 points in a single season on 16th April…
The Tragic Sinking of the British Submarine Affray: A Historical Examination of a Peacetime Disaster
1951: The British submarine Affray sank in the English Channel on 16th April 1951, resulting in the tragic loss of all 75 crew members on board. The Affray was on…
“The Music Box”: A Timeless Comedy Masterpiece
1932: "The Music Box," a classic short film starring the comedic duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, was released in the US on 16th April 1932. The film features the…
Harriet Quimby: Breaking Gender Norms in Aviation
1912: On 16th April 1912, Harriet Quimby made history as the first female pilot to fly across the English Channel. She piloted her Bleriot monoplane from Dover, England, to Calais,…
The First Flight of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress: A Milestone in Aviation History
The First Flight of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress In 1952, on April 15th, the aviation industry witnessed a historic event - the first flight of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. This…
Rebuilding Notre Dame: Restoring a Cultural Icon
In 2019, a devastating fire engulfed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, destroying the roof and iconic spire of the historic structure. The blaze, which consumed centuries-old…
Advancements in Robotic Technology: Extending the Lifespan of Satellites and Mitigating Risks in Space Traffic
In 2005, NASA launched a spacecraft designed to rendezvous with and repair a communication satellite. The mission, launched on April 15, was significant for its demonstration of autonomous satellite servicing…
Breaking the MLB Color Barrier: Jackie Robinson’s Historic Moment
In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier by becoming the first Black player to compete in the MLB in the modern era. On April 15, Robinson made…
The RMS Titanic Tragedy: A Historical Account
In 1912, one of the most tragic maritime disasters occurred when the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, after colliding with an iceberg during its…