History & Politics category

2 Sep 2019 — In terms of personal memories and pop culture, the summer of 1999 was special. Read

20 Jul 2019 — Neil Armstrong made his "one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" on this day 50 years ago. His was supported by the dedication, knowledge, and skills of many others. Read

6 Jun 2019 — On this day 75 years ago, Normandy became a household name. Read

23 Sep 2017 — Today is the fourth-ever Batman Day. I'm not sure why this date is noteworthy, but Batman history is as storied and varied as the character. Read

17 Mar 2017 — The iconic magazine has retired its "Entertainment for Men" tagline, but the content is no longer SFW. Reversing the decision to go non-nude won't solve its problems, though. Read

31 Dec 2016 — We've seen improbable wins and saddening losses. Read

2 Aug 2016 — The infamous Texas Tower sniper was hurt when he hurt others. Read

22 Jun 2016 — For the second time in two years, Britons will have a referendum to decide whether or not they'll leave a union of nations. Read

26 Apr 2016 — On this day, 30 years ago, a nuclear reactor at the power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine infamously exploded. Read

2 Dec 2015 — An unassuming middle-aged woman staged a simple protest that had dramatic and historic consequences. Read