Germany's Declaration of War on Russia: The Beginning of the First World War
On August 1, 1914, Germany took a crucial step that would trigger one of the most devastating conflicts in history: the First World War.
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The Transcontinental Railroad: 156 Years of the Revolutionary Project
On May 10, 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was completed, an event that would usher in a new paradigm for the American economy. Discover the effects of this event.
Fundamental Stock Analysis: Will It Still Remain Valid? Its Surprising Answer
Benjamin Graham, the father of fundamental analysis, was born on May 8, 1894. Today, we remember all his teachings and lessons in this article.
The Unforgettable Letter from Seabury Stanton That Awoke Warren Buffett in 1964
On May 6, 1964, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway sent a buyout offer to all shareholders at a price above the market price. This surprised a young Warren Buffett, who decided differently.
National Cordage Company: Its Shocking Rise and Fall
It was one of the most important companies of its time, but everything changed suddenly. I discovered what went wrong with the National Cordage Company.
Microsoft Excel: The Popular Spreadsheet Turns 40
Microsoft Excel, the world's most widely used spreadsheet, was born on May 2, 1985. Discover the history of this popular application.
55 Years Ago, the NASDAQ, the Essential Electronic Market, Was Born
On May 1, 1970, the NASDAQ electronic stock market was created. Let's take a closer look at its history.
Madoff, the Monster of Wall Street. 87 Years After His Birth
Bernard Madoff was born on April 29, 1938. He would go from being one of the most prominent figures to becoming the greatest swindler in history. Discover his entire story in this synopsis of the series Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street.
44 Years Since the First Mouse: Xerox's Essential Accessory
On April 27, 1981, Xerox announced the creation of a new accessory: the mouse. Discover the history of this accessory that revolutionized computing to this day.
Holcim: 103 Years since the Founding of the Cement Company
On April 26, 1912, Holderbank was founded in Switzerland, which would later be called Holcim. At the same time, Cementos Minetti was founded in Argentina. Let's look at the history of these two companies until they became one.
The Unforgettable Launch of New Coke and Warren Buffett's Foray
On April 23, 1985, Coca-Cola announced New Coke, with a sweeter formula intended to resemble Pepsi. However, things didn't go as expected. Discover how Warren Buffett seized this opportunity.
Deepwater Horizon: 15 Years After the Shocking Oil Platform Disaster
On April 22, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico, USA, causing an unprecedented environmental catastrophe. Discover this story.