Search

British Troops Evacuate Boston  — Research Starter

The evacuation of British troops from Boston on March 17, 1776, marked a significant moment in the American Revolutionary War. Following the costly Battle of Bunker Hill, the British found themselves…

British Capture the Forts Clinton and Montgomery  — Research Starter

The British Capture of Forts Clinton and Montgomery occurred during the American Revolutionary War on October 6, 1777. This military engagement was part of a larger British strategy aimed at defeating…

British Burn Washington, D.C  — Research Starter

The event known as the British Burning of Washington, D.C. occurred on August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, when British forces captured the American capital. This military action led to the…

Britain and France Declare War on Germany  — Research Starter

On September 3, 1939, Britain and France declared war on Germany following its invasion of Poland, marking the beginning of World War II. This conflict, which would grow to be the most devastating in…

Berlin Airlift of 1948 Begins  — Research Starter

The Berlin Airlift began in 1948 as a critical response to Soviet actions during the early Cold War. After World War II, the city of Berlin was divided into four sectors controlled by the United…

Bell South Leaves the Payphone Business Because of Competition From Cell Phones  — Research Starter

In early 2001, Bell South announced its decision to exit the payphone business, reflecting a significant shift in communication preferences due to the rise of cell phone usage. The announcement…

Beginning of the Stock Market Crash and Housing/Banking Crisis of 2008  — Research Starter

The beginning of the Stock Market Crash and Housing/Banking Crisis of 2008 marked a significant economic downturn in the United States, rooted in the unsustainable growth of the housing market from…

Battleship Maine Memorial Day  — Research Starter

Battleship Maine Memorial Day commemorates the tragic sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, an event that significantly influenced U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American…

Battle of Queenston Heights  — Research Starter

The Battle of Queenston Heights, fought on October 13, 1812, was a significant early engagement in the War of 1812, marking an important defeat for American forces. At the time, Canada was a British…