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Worldwide Influenza Epidemic Strikes the United States  — Research Starter

The worldwide influenza epidemic, which reached the United States in March 1918, coincided with the conclusion of World War I and resulted in significant loss of life, ultimately claiming around half…

Women's Equality Day  — Research Starter

Women's Equality Day is observed annually on August 26 in the United States, commemorating the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. Officially designated…

Wisconsin Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

Wisconsin was admitted to the United States as the 30th state on May 29, 1848, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the Union. The area, previously part of the Northwest Territory…

Winter Begins  — Research Starter

"Winter Begins" marks the astronomical transition into winter in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring around December 21 or 22 each year with the winter solstice. This event is characterized by the Sun…

Wilmot Proviso of 1846  — Research Starter

The Wilmot Proviso of 1846 was a significant proposal in the context of the Mexican-American War, aimed at addressing the contentious issue of slavery in territories acquired from Mexico. Proposed by…

William Bradford's Death  — Research Starter

William Bradford, a pivotal figure in early American history, served as the governor of Plymouth Colony and a chronicler of the Pilgrims. Born around March 1590 in Yorkshire, England, he faced early…

WHO Categorizes West African Ebola Outbreak as International Concern  — Research Starter

In August 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This outbreak, which…

Whitey Bulger Found Guilty on 31 of 32 Counts, was Involved in 11 Murders  — Research Starter

James "Whitey" Bulger, a notorious gangster in Boston, was convicted of 31 out of 32 charges, including involvement in 11 murders. His criminal activities spanned the 1970s and 1980s, during which he…

West Virginia Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

West Virginia's admission to the Union on June 20, 1863, marks a unique moment in American history, as it occurred amid the turmoil of the Civil War. The state was formed from the northwestern part of…