THE PHENOMENON OF JEOPARDY!
On March 30th, 1964, “Jeopardy!” made its debut on NBC-TV, introducing a unique quiz show format that has since become a cultural phenomenon. Created by Merv Griffin, “Jeopardy!” challenged contestants to answer questions in the form of a question, setting it apart from other game shows of the era. The format of “Jeopardy!” consists of […]
PRESIDENT HOOVER INSTALLS THE FIRST TELEPHONE IN THE OVAL OFFICE
On March 29th, 1929, US President Herbert Hoover made history by installing the first telephone on the desk at the Oval Office in the White House. This groundbreaking event marked a major turning point in the way that presidents communicated with the rest of the world. At the time, telephones were still a relatively new […]
FROM MOVIE STAR TO COLONEL:THE REMARKABLE MILITARY CAREER OF JIMMY STEWART
On March 29th, 1945, the movie star Jimmy Stewart was promoted to full colonel, becoming one of the few Americans to rise from private to colonel in just four years. Stewart, who had enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941, had served as a pilot during World War II and had flown […]
THE END OF AN ERA – US TROOPS WITHDRAW FROM VIETNAM 9 YEARS AFTER THE TONKIN RESOLUTION
On March 29th, 1973, the last of the United States troops withdrew from Vietnam, officially ending America’s involvement in the conflict that had lasted almost a decade. This withdrawal marked the end of a long and divisive war that had cost countless lives, both American and Vietnamese, and had torn apart the social fabric of […]
BRUTAL ATTACK ON MORMON LEADER JOSEPH SMITH
On March 24th, 1832, Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter-Day Saint movement, was brutally beaten, tarred, and feathered in Hiram, Ohio. This event was a significant turning point in the history of the Mormon church and in the life of Joseph Smith. At the time, tensions were high between the Mormons and their non-Mormon […]
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT GRANTS THE PHILIPPINES THEIR INDEPENDENCE
On March 24th, 1934, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signed a bill granting future independence to the Philippines, a move that would have far-reaching consequences for both countries. At the time, the Philippines had been a U.S. territory for over three decades, and the bill represented a significant step towards granting the country full sovereignty. The […]
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN ANNOUNCES STAR WARS
On March 23rd, 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation in a televised speech to announce the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), commonly known as “Star Wars.” The proposed system aimed to protect the United States from potential nuclear attacks by developing a strategic defense system capable of intercepting and destroying incoming missiles. The idea […]
THE INVENTION THAT CHANGED THE SKYLINE
On March 23rd, 1857, Elisha Otis, an American inventor, installed the first commercial elevator in a department store in New York City. This innovation forever changed the way people move within buildings and revolutionized the construction industry. Before Otis’s invention, elevators were not considered safe because if the hoisting rope broke, the elevator would fall […]
DELAWARE’S HISTORIC DECISION
On March 23rd, 1920, the state of Delaware became the last state to make a decision regarding Women’s suffrage. If the state voted “yes” to the 18th Amendment, then women would finally be able to vote in the upcoming November presidential election. The fight for women’s suffrage had been a long and difficult one, spanning […]
SENSELESS TRAGEDY: REMEMBERING THE DEATH OF A DISTINGUISHED U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONER
On March 22nd, 1820, the United States Navy suffered a great loss with the death of one of its most distinguished officers, Stephen Decatur. Decatur was not lost in battle or in a heroic naval engagement, but rather in a senseless duel with a fellow officer, James Barron. The duel was the result of a […]
