The 1900s: 1900-1919 Pop Song Hits1. I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy – 1904 (by George M Cohen)2. America the Beautiful – 19103. Danny Boy – 19134. Take Me Out To The Ball Game – 1908 (by Jack Norworth & Albert Von Tilzer )5. Pomp and Circumstance – 1902 (by Elgar)6. The Grand Old Rag (aka… Read More
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1914 Fun Facts, Trivia and History1914 History Rundown:January 5 – Ford Motor Company Introduced $5 Workday: Henry Ford announced an eight-hour workday and a minimum wage of $5, doubling the average wage and setting new labor standards.January 12 – Sakurajima Volcano Erupted in Japan: The eruption caused significant damage and made the island connect to… Read More
W.E.B. Du Bois’ letter to his 14 year old daughter, Yolande, as she went off to England for schoolOctober 29, 1914Dear Little Daughter:I have waited for you to get well settled before writing. By this time I hope some of the strangeness has worn off and that my little girl is working hard and regularly.Of… Read More
Opening of the Panama CanalThe Panama Canal, an engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, forever changed global trade and travel. Its construction was immense, involving multiple countries, tens of thousands of workers, and overcoming numerous engineering challenges. Today, the canal remains a vital artery for international commerce.Initial Attempts: Interest in constructing a canal… Read More