Birth of the ship (1929-1935)
On April 3rd, 1929, The Cunard Line started plans to build new “super ocean liners” to replace the old ships Mauritania, Aquitania and Berengaria on the North Atlantic...
Taking place on the third Thursday of every November, Thanksgiving Day is a substantial holiday in the United States. Many Americans celebrate by getting together with family and friends to share a nice...
As most of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is known for celebrating those who have survived breast cancer and remembering those who didn’t. People also spend this month...
Sadie Grau, Author, Editor
• POSTED October 12, 2022
September 8, 2022, was a day of great sorrow for the United Kingdom (UK). After her 70 years monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. She had the longest reign over the UK ever, spanning 15...
When many crime buffs think of 1920’s and 30’s gangsters, they think of New York but the Midwest has had its share of notorious gangsters. One of the most infamous was John Herbert Dillinger, a...
Women’s Pay
Mankind has searched for equality since the dawn of time. Womenkind is still fighting this fight. In the past, women were often expected to be submissive housewives. It was not common...
*This is a simplified version of what has happened up until late February 2022*
The definition of communism is the economic system where property is owned by everybody and people work and...
28 years ago on April 19, 1993, a plane crashed, killing the eight on board and breaking the hearts of South Dakota and the Nation. On board were Governor George S Mickelson, Roland Dolly,...
After a brief hiatus, this week in history is back with events galore. From April 19 to 24, there will be the supposed birthdate of the Bard, the opening of a wonderfully sweet musical, and the birth of...
March is Women’s History Month, an annual celebration of women’s contributions to history, society, and culture. It first began as International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8th and then became...
Regarding this last week in theatre history there were the birthdays of two theater stars, the opening of a musical based on an 80s film, and the 1,000th performance of a well-loved jukebox musical.
First...
Regarding this last week in theatre history there were the birthdays of two theater stars, the opening of a musical based on an 80s film, and the 1,000th performance of a well-loved jukebox musical.
First...
