This Day in History

Breaking Barriers: Oberlin College Pioneers Coeducation

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On December 3, 1833, Oberlin College in Ohio made history as the first coeducational college in the United States. This groundbreaking decision to admit both men and women on equal terms was a revolutionary act in an era when women were largely excluded from higher education. By opening its doors to women, Oberlin set a […]

A Crown in Cradle: The Ascension of Isabella II

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On September 28, 1833, Spain entered a new chapter in its monarchy with the death of King Ferdinand VII. His passing not only marked the end of his reign but also ushered in a period of political turmoil as his two-year-old daughter, Isabella II, was proclaimed queen. This unprecedented transition of power to a child […]