by David West | Apr 8, 2025 | News
On the 8th of April, 1906, Auguster Deter died. She was the first person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, the neurologist who studied her condition extensively. Born on May 16, 1850, in Kassel, Germany, Deter lived during a...
by David West | Apr 7, 2025 | News
On the 7th of April, 1141, Empress Matilda became the first female ruler of England. Empress Matilda, also known as Maud, was a pivotal figure in English history, embroiled in one of the most turbulent periods of medieval England known as The Anarchy. Born in 1102,...
by David West | Apr 6, 2025 | News
I’m It was on the 6th of April, 1917, that President Woodrow Wilson declared war on Germany. Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, played a crucial role during World War I, not only in terms of America’s involvement but also in shaping the...
by David West | Apr 5, 2025 | News
On the 5th of April, 1614, the Native American, Pocahontas, married the English colonist, John Rolfe. Pocahontas, a prominent Native American figure from history, lived during a time of great change and interaction between the indigenous peoples of America and the...
by David West | Apr 4, 2025 | News
On the 4th of April, 1581, Francis Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I following his circumnavigation of the world. Francis Drake, a prominent figure in the late 16th century, was a pivotal character in the maritime history of England, celebrated for his daring...
