English comedian, actor, singer
Malian politician, 1st President of Mali
American figure skater
King of Great Britain and of Ireland
American actress, director, producer, screenwriter
English anthropologist, neurologist, ethnologist, psychiatrist
American basketball player, coach
Italian explorer, author
Hungarian historian, philosopher
German Emperor
In 1760, New England planters arrived in Nova Scotia to claim land that was taken from the Acadians, leading to the Great Upheaval. The Acadians, French-speaking settlers, were expelled by the British during the Seven Years’ War, and their land was subsequently distributed among the colonists. The Great Upheaval had a profound impact on the Acadian population, and the event has since become a significant moment in Canadian history.
On September 19, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers successfully launched the first hot air balloon in France. The flight, which lasted about ten minutes and reached a height of 1,500 feet, marked a significant milestone in human aviation. The Montgolfier brothers’ invention would go on to inspire further developments in aviation technology, and their names have become synonymous with innovation and daring exploration.
Established with a bequest from publisher Joseph Pulitzer, the Pulitzer Prize is awarded annually to honor outstanding achievements in journalism, literature, and music composition. The first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded in 1917, and the awards have since become a prestigious honor for those in the respective fields. Pulitzer’s bequest specified that the prize should be given to those who produce work that represents “the whole truth” and serves the public interest.
The Miracle of Dunkirk was a miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, during World War II. The British, with the aid of a flotilla of over 800 vessels, including Royal Navy destroyers, merchant marine boats, fishing boats, and pleasure craft, were able to evacuate 338,226 Allied troops who were trapped on the beaches by advancing German forces. The success of the evacuation was a significant morale boost for the Allies, and it allowed Britain to continue fighting against the Axis powers.
At the end of World War II, the victorious Allied powers, including the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, and France, agreed to divide up Germany into four zones of occupation. The Soviet Union took control of the eastern part of the country, while the other three powers occupied the western zones. The division of Germany would last until the end of the Cold War, with the country only reunifying in 1990.
Born in the U.S.A. was a highly successful album released by American musician Bruce Springsteen in 1984. The album featured several hit songs, including “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Dancing in the Dark,” and “I’m on Fire,” and helped to solidify Springsteen’s status as a cultural icon. The album’s themes of the American working class and disillusionment with the American dream resonated with audiences and cemented Springsteen’s place in the pantheon of great American musicians.