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California Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

California was officially admitted to the United States as the 31st state on September 9, 1850, following a complex history marked by significant political and social upheaval. Initially a Spanish…

Cabrillo Day in California  — Research Starter

Cabrillo Day in California is observed annually on September 28 to commemorate the landing of explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot in California in 1542. The origins of…

Bull & Bear Market Cycles  — Research Starter

Bull and bear market cycles refer to the fluctuations in stock market values, characterized by periods of rising prices (bull markets) and declining prices (bear markets). While the long-term trend of…

Buddy Holly Killed in Plane Crash  — Research Starter

On February 3, 1959, the music world suffered a significant loss when renowned rock and roll musician Buddy Holly died in a tragic plane crash, an event often referred to as "The Day the Music Died."…

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…