#world-war-ii

#world-war-ii

In December 1942, the first experiment to achieve a sustained nuclear reaction occurred beneath the University of Chicago in a reactor called 'Chicago Pile 1.' This marked confirmation of Szilard's theoretical idea of nuclear chain reactions, where a reactions can continue and sustain itself.

KJ Apa expressed his honor in bringing James Stewart's story to life, reflecting on the values of patriotism and integrity associated with Stewart's legacy and service.

Shurina, a 15-year-old student, is transformed when she is cast as a kamikaze pilot in a World War II play, directed by her piano teacher.

Mussolini led Italy into a highly authoritarian regime and contributed to the spread of totalitarianism across Europe between the two world wars, becoming a model for other movements.

The Kingsway tunnels, built during World War II and enlarged during the Cold War, are about to open to the public for the first time.

Hershey's Kisses have been in production since 1907, except during World War II, when aluminum was rationed for military use.

M&M's originated in the early 1930s after Forrest Mars Sr. observed soldiers in Spain eating chocolate balls coated to resist melting in heat.

On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 a.m. Japan Standard Time, the first atomic bomb, nicknamed 'Little Boy,' was dropped on Hiroshima, obliterating structures and killing close to 80,000 people.

Matthew Mosley, the great-grandson of famed fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, is using his platform to explore his family's controversial history in the new drama Outrageous.

Brant masterfully crafts a hilarious 'play within a play' scenario, where women step into men's roles, showcasing the resourcefulness and determination of women in 1942.

"I built my home with my husband, Bruce, in 1956. Now that I’m 92 years old, I still live independently. I hope I croak it here."