August 18: A Celebration of Helium, Suffrage, and Orcas

15/10/2024 11 min Temporada 1 Episodio 231

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August 18th marks many significant events, including the discovery of Helium by French astronomer Pierre Janssen in 1868. In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. Additionally, in a somber event, Lolita, the second oldest orca in captivity, died at the Miami Seaquarium after over 50 years. Join us as we explore these and other fascinating events that occurred on this day in history.