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July 4, 1776
On this day in history in 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed the United States to be...
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Where the Birds Never Sing
This story is not a "footnote" by any means, it is on the front pages of every history book, as it should be. However, it is a story I...
Jul 4, 20239 min read
July 3, 1990
On this day in history in 1990 over 1,400 people were killed in a stampede in a tunnel near Mecca during the Hajj. The Hajj The Hajj is...
Jul 3, 20232 min read
July 2, 1937
On this Day in History in 1937 Amelia Earhart went missing during her attempt to become the first woman to fly around the world. While...
Jul 2, 20232 min read
The Oath That Can't Be Given
The Story of Thomas More's Execution for Treason July 1, 1535 I was gearing up to write my "On This Day in History" post for July 1 when...
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July 1, 1535
On this day in history in 1535 Thomas More went on trial in England for treason. Interested in learning more about More? Check out...
Jul 1, 20231 min read
June 30, 1908
On this day in history, the largest recorded "impact event" occurred when a meteorite hit Siberia with the equivalent of a 12-megaton...
Jun 30, 20231 min read
June 29, 1613
On this day in history in 1613 Shakespeare's Globe Theater burned down during a performance of Henry VIII. During the production cannons...
Jun 29, 20231 min read
What's the fuss about all those footnotes?
The Glorious World of Footnotes When I first started my undergrad at Boston University too many years ago to mention here I entered the...
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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