Historical events
How many astronauts were aboard Apollo 11 as it took off for the historic moon landing mission?
On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 took off from Kennedy Space Center at 9:32 a.m. EDT. Three…
In what year was bubble wrap invented?
Did you know that bubble wrap was invented by accident? In 1957, two inventors by the name…
Who was the Prime Minister of the UK when Elizabeth II ascended to the throne?
Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952 after the death of her father…
Which US politician engaged in a “kitchen debate” with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev?
The Cold War was a confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. There was…
During the Iran hostage crisis, how many days were the American diplomats held captive?
The Iran hostage crisis is one of the biggest foreign policy debacles of the US government.…
Where did Elvis Presley meet his death?
The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley changed the face of music forever. He is regarded…
In which year did the Vietnam War come to a close?
The Vietnam War was one of the bloodiest wars fought after the conclusion of World War 2.…
What was the name of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassin?
The 60s saw more than one high-profile assassination that succeeded. It was John F. Kennedy…
Where was Lyndon B. Johnson sworn in after the assassination of JFK?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 left the whole nation in shock…
In which city did Martin Luther King Jr. give his famous “I have a dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.’s improvised speech containing the famous phrase “I have a dream”…