In Poland, a Jewish photographer risked everything to tell his people’s story When the Germans invaded Lodz, Poland, in September 1939, Henryk Ross, a former sports photographer from Warsaw, had just moved to the city. That December, the Nazis began plans to construct a ghetto for Jewish laborers. They ordered

The Boston Globe November 2, 1965 Robert Burns Woodward Receives Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Synthesis Achievements Cambridge, Massachusetts – In a resounding acknowledgment of his groundbreaking achievements in the field of organic synthesis, Robert Burns Woodward, a renowned American chemist, has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The Guardian January 31, 1965 Nation Bids Farewell to Sir Winston Churchill in Grand State Funeral London – A solemn and grand state funeral was held yesterday in honor of the late Sir Winston Churchill, one of the most revered figures in British history. Thousands gathered in the streets of

Kompas March 15, 1965 President Sukarno Announces the Withdrawal of the Indonesian Government from the United Nations Jakarta – In a surprising announcement, President Sukarno today declared the withdrawal of the Indonesian government from membership in the United Nations (UN). This decision reflects the increasing tension between Indonesia and several

The Spioen Kop Battle: British Forces Face Defeat at the Hands of Boer Republics Ladysmith, January 24, 1900 – In a dramatic turn of events, British forces found themselves locked in a fierce and relentless struggle against the Boer Republics in the Battle of Spioen Kop. General Sir Redvers Buller’s

The Rome Daily Tribune  U.S. Senate Approves British-German Treaty: United Kingdom Relinquishes Claims to American Samoa Date: January 14, 1900 In a historic decision that reverberates across continents, the United States Senate has ratified the British-German Treaty of 1899, signifying a significant shift in the geopolitical dynamics of the Samoan

The Cairo Times January 9, 1900 Historic Journey: First Through Passenger Train Connects Cairo and Khartoum Cairo, Egypt – A remarkable moment in transportation history was achieved yesterday as the first through passenger train successfully completed its inaugural journey from Cairo to Khartoum, linking the two prominent cities in a

The Times January 6, 1900 Boers Launch Daring Offensive in Ladysmith: Battle of Platrand Ensues British Forces Face Fierce Resistance in Second Boer War Ladysmith, South Africa – In a bold attempt to break the ongoing Siege of Ladysmith, Boer forces launched a daring offensive yesterday, leading to the intense

Thomas Pinckney, the U.S. Ambassador to Spain By José Carlos Palma * The Treaty of San Lorenzo, also known as the Treaty of Madrid, was a pivotal agreement signed between the United States of America and Spain on October 27, 1795. The treaty, which was signed in San Lorenzo de

By José Carlos Palma * The Jay Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation, was a treaty between the United States and Great Britain signed on November 19, 1794. It was negotiated by Chief Justice John Jay and aimed to resolve several issues that had arisen

By José Carlos Palma * The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest that took place in the United States in the late 18th century. The protest, which began in 1791 and lasted until 1794, was sparked by a tax on whiskey imposed by the federal government under the leadership of