Author Archives: S.B.

On this day in 1979, Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat alongside Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin signed a historic peace agreement, establishing diplomatic and economic relations. The signing of the treaty would signify an end to more than three decades of conflict between the two nations.  The nations of Israel and Egypt had been fraught withContinue reading “March 26th, 1979: The Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty is Signed”

On this day in 1807, King George III, King over the British Empire, signed into law legislation that effectively banned the slave trade within Britain’s domain. Despite these first steps taken by the British governance, the entire institution of slavery would not be abolished until the year 1833.  During the period of 1791 to 1807Continue reading “March 25th, 1807: Britain Abolishes the Slave Trade Throughout Its Empire”

On this day in 1603, after decades of internal conflict and unrest within Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu is made Shogun over a united nation – brought about by the efforts of Japanese warlords Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as well as Tokugawa Ieyasu, himself. Ieyasu’s ascension to power would mark the beginning of more than 250 yearsContinue reading “March 24th, 1603: Tokugawa Ieyasu is Granted the Title of Shogun, Ruler of Japan”

On this day in 1903, the Wright Brothers, two American aviation pioneers, after having invented and designed the world’s first successful motor-operated airplane, applied for a patent on their device. The patent would not be awarded until three years later.  Orville and Wilbur Wright began their exploration of a ‘flying machine’ after having honed inContinue reading “March 23rd, 1903: The Wright Brothers File Their First Patent for the ‘Flying Machine’”

On this day in history, a French-Scottish army confronted English forces occupying Normandy. With France on the brink of collapse, this battle in the Hundred Years’ War was a pivotal moment during the events of the English occupation of France. The prelude of events leading up to the Battle of Bauge are best begun withContinue reading “March 22nd, 1421: The Battle of Bauge”

On this day in 1871, Welsh-American journalist and explorer, Henry Stanley would begin his travels into the heart of the continent of Africa, searching for the missing explorer Dr. David Livingstone, who had gone missing several years earlier. Stanley’s journey through Africa would transform his career – eventually leading him to work alongside King LeopoldContinue reading “March 21st, 1871: Henry Stanley Begins His Expedition Into Africa”

On this day in 2003, a coalition of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland began their land invasion of Iraq; both U.S. president George W. Bush and British prime minister Tony Blair had claimed that the Iraqi government was in possession of weapons of mass destruction. The end of majorContinue reading “March 20th, 2003: The United States Begin Their Land Invasion of Iraq”

On this day in 1911, more than one million men and women across Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland initiated demonstrations calling for women’s right to vote and hold office, as well as protesting against sex discrimination. This first International Women’s Day has shown itself to be a pivotal moment in the growing movement for genderContinue reading “March 19th, 1911: International Women’s Day is First Recognized Around the Globe”

On this day in 1766, the British Parliament voted to repeal the Stamp Act which had been passed a year prior; enacted over the American colonies, the act had intended to raise revenue so as to pay off debts developed during the French and Indian War. Despite Parliament having revoked the law, its enactment hadContinue reading “March 18th, 1766: The British Parliament Votes to Repeal the Stamp Act”

On this day in 460 AD, St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was believed to have passed away; a prevalent figure in Christianity, St. Patrick is recognized for his piety and teachings of Christianity throughout Ireland.  The life of St. Patrick holds much mystery; records are generally derived from the Latin biographical texts ‘TheContinue reading “March 17th, 460 AD: The Death of Saint Patrick, Remembered as Saint Patrick’s Day”