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Hussey's Reaper First Exhibited  — Research Starter

Hussey's Reaper, first publicly exhibited by Obed Hussey on July 2, 1833, at the Hamilton County Agricultural Society in New York, represents a significant advancement in agricultural technology. This…

Hungary Declares Independence  — Research Starter

Hungary's declaration of independence, effective October 23, 1989, marked a significant shift in the country's political landscape and a pivotal moment in the decline of Soviet influence in Eastern…

Holy Saturday  — Research Starter

Holy Saturday, also known as the Vigil of Easter, is a significant day in the Christian liturgical calendar, occurring the day before Easter Sunday. It is marked by a period of solemn reflection and…

HMS Leopard Fires on the USS Chesapeake  — Research Starter

On June 22, 1807, the British frigate HMS Leopard engaged the American frigate USS Chesapeake off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, in an incident that escalated tensions between the United States and…

Hillary Rodham Clinton's Graduation Address from Wellesley College  — Research Starter

Hillary Rodham Clinton's Graduation Address at Wellesley College, delivered in 1969, is a significant speech that emerged during a transformative time for societal norms and women's rights. As a…

Henry Hudson Enters New York Harbor  — Research Starter

Henry Hudson's entry into New York Harbor on September 3, 1609, marked a significant moment in European exploration of North America. As the captain of the Half Moon, Hudson was the first European to…

Henry Ford Institutes the $5.00 a Day Minimum Wage  — Research Starter

Henry Ford's introduction of the $5.00 a day minimum wage in 1914 marked a significant turning point in labor practices within the industrial sector. Prior to this, the Ford Motor Company was facing…

Hawaii Annexed to the United States  — Research Starter

Hawaii was formally annexed to the United States on August 12, 1898, following a complex history of American interest in the islands that began in the early 19th century. Initially, merchants,…

Hawaii Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959, marking a significant moment in both American and Hawaiian history. Initially settled by seafaring Polynesians, the islands…