Jul 26☀️ President Bill Clinton Addresses the Monica Lewinsky Scandal to the PublicAt a White House press conference on January 26, 1998, then-President Bill Clinton uttered what was to become one of his most infamous statements: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky.” The Clinton-Lewinsky scandal first hit the news about a week prior, on January 17, although…History2 min read
Jul 23☀️ The Formation of the Republican PartyOn February 28, 1854, the Republican Party was officially formed. The occasion took place in Ripon, Wisconsin, where members of the Whig Party gathered for the purpose of establishing a new political affiliation. The Whig Party was formed in 1833; at the time, it was one of the two major…History2 min read
Jul 20☀️ Song of the Day: “Come Go With Me” by The Del-VikingsToday’s song of the day is the American doo-wop song “Come Go With Me” by the Del-Vikings. Fun Facts: “Come Go With Me” was written by C. E. Quick, a member of the Del-Vikings, in 1956. The song was released by Fee Bee Records in January 1957. It quickly became…Music2 min read
Jul 15☀️ J. P. Morgan Organizes U.S. Steel CorporationOn February 25, 1901, U.S. Steel was formally incorporated at the behest of J. P. Morgan, a Wall Street corporate banker and financier during the Gilded Age of the United States. The Gilded Age, which lasted the last thirty or so years of the 19th century, was a period of…History2 min read
Jul 10☀️ Russia and Britain Establish the Alaska-Canada BoundaryOn February 22, 1825, Russia and Britain signed a treaty that formally established the Alaska-Canada boundary. The treaty, known as the Anglo-Russian Convention of 1825 or the Treaty of Saint Petersburg, defined the boundaries of the colonial lands under the control of the respective nations. …History2 min read
Jul 5☀️ Song of the Day: “Rum and Coca-Cola” by The Andrews SistersToday’s song of the day is the American calypso song “Rum And Coca-Cola” by The Andrews Sisters. Fun Facts: “Rum And Coca-Cola” was composed by Lionel Belasco, a composer best known for his calypso songs. The lyrics were written by Lord Invader, a calypso singer from San Fernando, Trinidad. Calypso…Music2 min read
Jul 2☀️ Song of the Day: “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin GayeToday’s song of the day is an American soul and R&B song, “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. Fun Facts: “Let’s Get It On” was released by Marvin Gaye as a single on June 15, 1973. Upon the track’s swift rise in popularity, “Let’s Get It On” became the…Music2 min read
Jun 30☀️ Song of the Day: “Love And Marriage” by Frank SinatraToday’s song of the day is the American show tune and pop song “Love and Marriage” by Frank Sinatra. Fun Facts: The song was first introduced in 1955 on an episode of the television series Producers’ Showcase. Sinatra recorded two versions of the song after the show’s airing. The first…Music2 min read
Jun 28☀️ Song of the Day: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by QueenToday’s song of the day is a British progressive rock song, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” by Queen. Fun Facts: “Bohemian Rhapsody” was recorded in the latter half of 1975 and released as a single on October 31st of that same year. The single’s B-side track was “I’m in Love with My Car.”…Music2 min read
Jun 26☀️ Song of the Day: “The Tennessee Waltz” by Patti PageToday’s song of the day is an American country song, “The Tennessee Waltz,” by Patti Page. Fun Facts: “Tennessee Waltz” was written in 1946 by Pee Wee King and Redd Stewart, with King writing the music and Stewart the lyrics. The song was well-received upon its release, but it became…Music2 min read
