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History of Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S. from September 15 to October 15
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John Dillinger - Public Enemy #1 Taken Down
John Dillinger's crime spree ended on July 22, 1934 thanks to SC FBI Agent Melvin Purvis. - Image
The U.S. Army's Birthday
The date of June 14 marks the anniversary of the U.S. Army's founding in 1775. - Image
Brown v. Board of Education Anniversary
The U.S. Supreme Court's historic Brown v. Board of Education ruling occurred on May 17, 1954! - Image
Why Are Army Bombers on an Aircraft Carrier?
The Doolittle Raiders made history on April 18, 1942 when they bombed Japan. - Image
The Unthinkable Happens to the "Unsinkable"
The RMS Titanic disaster remains arguably the worst maritime disaster in human history. - Image
Apollo 13: NASA's "Successful Failure"
Apollo 13 suffered an accident while en route to the moon, but safely returned to earth. - Image
Battle of Fort Sumter Anniversary
April 12 marks the anniversary of the start of the American Civil War in 1861. - Image
The Color Green is Camouflage to Ward Off Leprechauns?
Learn about why people wear the color green on St. Patrick's Day!
About History in a Nutshell
History in a Nutshell is a series that explains historical events in layman's terms. Produced by Knowitall.org, a K-12 website owned and managed by South Carolina ETV.