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The Sky’s the Limit: Amy Johnson’s Historic Flight to Australia in 1930

Matt Grill May 24, 2023

A little aircraft touched down on an airport in Darwin, Australia, in the wee hours of May 24, 1930, triggering an extraordinary event in aviation history. A pioneering feat in [...]

The Grand Opening of the Sydney Opera House: A Triumph of Art, Architecture, and Culture

Matt Grill March 29, 2023

On this day, 29th March 1974, Australia witnessed the official opening of one of the most iconic and recognizable architectural masterpieces in the world – the Sydney Opera House [1]. [...]

The Pulitzer Prize: A Time-Honored Tradition Celebrating American Excellence in Literature, Journalism, Music, and Theatre

Matt Grill August 17, 2022

On this day August 17, 1903, the Pulitzer Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the United States, was established, honoring excellence in literature, journalism, music, and theatre. Named [...]

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The Sky’s the Limit: Amy Johnson’s Historic Flight to Australia in 1930

The Grand Opening of the Sydney Opera House: A Triumph of Art, Architecture, and Culture

The Pulitzer Prize: A Time-Honored Tradition Celebrating American Excellence in Literature, Journalism, Music, and Theatre