taraNov 20, 20203 minThis Day in History: The Cuban Missile CrisisOn this day in 1962, a blockade of Cuba officially comes to an end. Russia and the United States had been teetering on the brink of...
taraFeb 26, 20203 minThis Day in History: Lucky Lady II & the first non-stop trip around the globeOn this day in 1949, a B-50 bomber embarks on a historic non-stop trip around the globe. The Cold War was just beginning, and the flight...
taraSep 26, 20193 minThis Day in History: Nuclear war is narrowly avertedOn this day in 1983, a computer glitch nearly begins a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. What a tragic mistake...
taraFeb 23, 20193 minThis Day in History: The Men’s U.S. Hockey Team & the “Miracle on Ice”On this day in 1980, the “Miracle on Ice” occurs. The United States men’s hockey team defeats the Soviets at the Lake Placid Olympic...
taraJan 26, 20183 minThis Day in History: The World Teeters on the Brink of Nuclear WarOn this day in 1995, an aide hands a nuclear briefcase to Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Nuclear missiles were ready to go. Would...
