A Brief History Horror fans, here is your chance to be among the first in Cleveland to see WISH UPON before it opens in theaters. Digging Deeper To get an admit-two pass for a special advance screening on Monday, July 10 at 7:30pm at Cinemark Valley View, visit: http://broadgreenscreenings.com/WISHHORROR Available while supplies last. Seating is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed. This film is rated PG-13. Question for students (and subscribers) to ponder: Have you seen this film? If you liked this article and would like to receive notification of new articles, please feel welcome to subscribe to History and Headlines…
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A Brief History On July 8, 1879, the USS Jeannette sailed from San Francisco on an ill-fated voyage to the North Pole. Not realizing the North Pole is on completely frozen sea water, the voyage could not have been successful, but little did the sailors know just how unsuccessful the voyage would be! Digging Deeper The ill-starred ship started its career in 1861 as the HMS Pandora, a Royal Navy gunboat that patrolled the coast of West Africa for 14 years before being decommissioned and sold. A private party, Allen Young, bought the Pandora as a substantial yacht, and made…
A Brief History On July 7, 1981, President Ronald Reagan made history by appointing Sandra Day O’Connor as the first female justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. While the active participation of women in politics seems common today, things were not always inclusive for women in politics. Here we list 10 major “firsts” for women in the realm of politics. (Note: As an inspiration for girls, we made sure to include the alma mater of each of these highly capable women, except Catherine I.) Digging Deeper 1. 1st Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor, 1981. Sandra got her…
A Brief History On July 6, 1957, women’s tennis star Althea Gibson of Harlem, New York (born in South Carolina) became the first ever person of African ancestry to win the prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament in England. Today, we list 10 such achievements by Black (African heritage) athletes of a notable nature. (There is no importance to the order listed.) Digging Deeper 1. 1st Wimbledon Champion, Althea Gibson, 1957. Not only did Althea achieve this notable “first,” but she also had become the first Black tennis player to win a “Grand Slam” event by winning the 1956 French Open as well. …
A Brief History This article presents a calendar of historical paranormal events that allegedly occurred in January! Digging Deeper On January 1, 1773, the all familiar hymn “Amazing Grace” was performed for the first time at a church service in England. On January 2, 533, Mercurius, son of Projectus, a Roman priest was elected Pope by the Catholic Church. On January 3, 1521, Roman Catholic (Augustinian) priest and reformer Martin Luther was ex-communicated from the church by Pope Leo X. On January 3, 2018, supernatural horror fans, here is your chance to be among the first in Cleveland, Ohio to see…