Collapse of Ford’s Theatre
A tragic event unfolded on June 9, 1893, when Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C., the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 23 people. The collapse occurred while the building was being used as a government warehouse, and the victims were clerks working inside. This disaster not only highlighted the […]
First Women’s Basketball Game is Played
On March 22, 1893 the first women’s college basketball game was played at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, marking a significant moment in the history of women’s sports. This pioneering event paved the way for the growth and recognition of women’s basketball as a competitive and popular sport.