A Brief History On July 15, 1975, the United States and the USSR simultaneously launched manned spacecraft, an American Apollo capsule and a Soviet Soyuz capsule, bound for a rendezvous in space, the first ever international space effort. Digging Deeper The mission was part of an ongoing diplomatic effort to ease Cold War tensions between the superpowers, with the 3 man Apollo capsule docking with the 2 man Soyuz capsule via an intermediate docking section. Aside from the feat of a successful space docking between spacecraft from separate nations, the crews performed joint space experiments and their first ever in…

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 14th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 14, 1789, Scottish explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie finally reached the mouth of the river named later after him, a failed attempt to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. On July 14, 1791, a buddy of Benjamin Franklin triggered a series of riots in England eponymously named “The Priestly Riots.” On July 14, 1881, the outlaw known as Billy the…

A Brief History On July 14, 1791, a buddy of Benjamin Franklin triggered a series of riots in England eponymously named “The Priestly Riots.” Digging Deeper English scientist and polymath, adept in the ways of chemistry, electricity, philosophy, theology, grammar, politics and education, he even invented carbonated water.  His main crime in the eyes of English traditionalists was supporting the ongoing French Revolution, especially in regard to religion, with “reason” replacing much of the religious tenets of more mystical themes and his dissent against the Church of England. Not only did Priestly support the French Revolution, he had also been…

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 13th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 13, 100 BC, the world welcomed baby Gaius Julius Caesar into the world, the man the month of July is named after that would become dictator of Rome (but not Emperor; that came after him). On July 13, 1814, the national police force of Italy, the Arma dei Carabinieri, was founded, an organization still in existence. On July 13, 1863,…

A Brief History On July 13, 1814, the national police force of Italy, the Arma dei Carabinieri, was founded, an organization still in existence.  Today, we discuss some facts about police across the world. Digging Deeper Countries with the most police: 1. China (1.6 million) 2. India (1.59 million) 3. United States (913 K) 4. Russia (757 K) Countries with most police per population (excluding tiny nations): 1. Belarus 2. Singapore 3. Bulgaria 4. Montenegro Countries with the most police killings per 10 million people (industrialized wealthy nations only):          1. USA (33.5) 2. Canada (9.8)                                                        3. Australia (8.5)…