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The Alamo, as drawn in 1854
In the 1835 Texas Revolution, the predominantly American settlers of Texas sought independence from the Mexican government. In December, they took the Alamo, an old chapel in San Antonio. When Mexican forces arrived in February, the Texans were outnumbered and unprepared to withstand the 13-day siege. Nearly all of them were killed. The loss became a rallying point for Texans, who went on to win the war. What short-lived independent nation did they establish that year? More...
1954 - The first mass inoculation against polio is conducted
Virologist Jonas Salk's vaccine is still one of the two versions used today, along with Hilary Koprowski's live polio vaccine.
1947 - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) begins operating
The ISO issues standards for everything from bicycle tires to date formats.
1941 - Glenn T. Seaborg and his team chemically identify Plutonium
The radioactive element plays an important role as nuclear fuel or in nuclear weapons.
1917 - The February Revolution begins in Russia
The demonstrations and armed clashes ultimately resulted in the demise of the Russian Empire.
1455 - The Gutenberg Bible is published
Johannes Gutenberg's Bible edition was the first book ever printed in movable type, heralding the age of the printed book in the West.
Historic Trivia pick
The Roman poet Lucretius (ca. 94–ca. 55 B.C.) wrote a poem in 56 B.C. describing the views of Greek philosophers who, like him, believed the universe to be composed of atoms. This poem is the only record of the beliefs of these early atomists, whose works were lost due to their unpopular views. Lucretius' poem was lost as well, but a copy was discovered in 1417. Its views helped to persuade chemists to consider the atomic theory of matter, a theory that won out eventually.
In 1624, three scholars advertised that they would give lectures in support of the idea that matter is made of atoms. The authorities replied by ordering the audience dispersed, confiscating the scholars' writings, and prohibiting any teaching about atoms under penalty of death.
Battle of the Alamo begins
The Alamo, as drawn in 1854
In the 1835 Texas Revolution, the predominantly American settlers of Texas sought independence from the Mexican government. In December, they took the Alamo, an old chapel in San Antonio. When Mexican forces arrived in February, the Texans were outnumbered and unprepared to withstand the 13-day siege. Nearly all of them were killed. The loss became a rallying point for Texans, who went on to win the war. What short-lived independent nation did they establish that year? More...
1954 - The first mass inoculation against polio is conducted
Virologist Jonas Salk's vaccine is still one of the two versions used today, along with Hilary Koprowski's live polio vaccine.
1947 - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) begins operating
The ISO issues standards for everything from bicycle tires to date formats.
1941 - Glenn T. Seaborg and his team chemically identify Plutonium
The radioactive element plays an important role as nuclear fuel or in nuclear weapons.
1917 - The February Revolution begins in Russia
The demonstrations and armed clashes ultimately resulted in the demise of the Russian Empire.
1455 - The Gutenberg Bible is published
Johannes Gutenberg's Bible edition was the first book ever printed in movable type, heralding the age of the printed book in the West.
Historic Trivia pickThe Roman poet Lucretius (ca. 94–ca. 55 B.C.) wrote a poem in 56 B.C. describing the views of Greek philosophers who, like him, believed the universe to be composed of atoms. This poem is the only record of the beliefs of these early atomists, whose works were lost due to their unpopular views. Lucretius' poem was lost as well, but a copy was discovered in 1417. Its views helped to persuade chemists to consider the atomic theory of matter, a theory that won out eventually.
In 1624, three scholars advertised that they would give lectures in support of the idea that matter is made of atoms. The authorities replied by ordering the audience dispersed, confiscating the scholars' writings, and prohibiting any teaching about atoms under penalty of death.
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