This Day in History

Last of Thai Soccer Team Rescued from Cave

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On July 10, 2018, the world watched with bated breath as the final member of a Thai soccer team was safely rescued from the flooded Tham Luang cave complex in northern Thailand. The team, comprising 12 boys and their coach, had been trapped for over two weeks after heavy rains flooded the cave, blocking their […]

Thai Soccer Team Trapped in Cave

A dramatic rescue unfolded after twelve boys and their soccer coach were trapped in the Tham Luang cave in Thailand on June 23, 2018. The group became stranded deep inside the cave system after sudden and unexpected monsoon rains flooded their exit path. The ensuing international rescue operation captured the world’s attention, involving expert divers […]

The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

On May 19, 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in a ceremony that blended traditional British royal customs with modern and personal touches that reflected their unique backgrounds. Their union was celebrated as a marker of contemporary royal dynamics and the increasing diversity of the British royal […]

Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper to Win Pulitzer Prize

On April 16, 2018, rapper Kendrick Lamar makes history by becoming the first non-classical or jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his album “DAMN.” Lamar’s groundbreaking achievement, recognized for its lyrical depth, innovative production, and social commentary, highlights the growing influence and artistic legitimacy of hip-hop as a genre and solidifies […]

Hawking’s Death

On March 14th, 2018, renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking passed away at the age of 76 in Cambridge, England. Despite battling a motor neuron disease for most of his life, Hawking made profound contributions to cosmology, particularly in understanding the nature of black holes, and his book “A Brief History of Time” became an international […]