"Cultura anglo-americana"
USA negotiate with Hitler
Did you know that today is Chinese New Year in 2012? Other Events 1571 – The Royal Exchange opens in London. 1849 – Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the United States’ first female doctor. 1941 – Charles Lindbergh testifies before the U.S. Congress and recommends that the United States negotiate a neutrality pact with Adolf Hitler. 1942 [...]
Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Wings foram criados em Buffalo, NY. São asas de frango fritas, recobertas por molho picante. São tradicionalmente servidas com salsão e queijo azul. English Version Buffalo Wings were created in Buffalo, NY. They are chickens wings which are deep fried and coeated in hot sauce. They are traditionally served with celery sticks and blue [...]
The first edition of Don Quixote
Did you know that on January 16th the Coalition Forces began the Gulf War? Events 1492 – The first grammar of the Spanish language is presented. 1581 – The English Parliament outlaws Catholicism. 1605 – The first edition of El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (Book One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de [...]
Macaroni and cheese
In the USA, July 14th is National Macaroni and Cheese Day. Mac and cheese is a casserole which consists of cooked elbow macaroni and cheese sauce. A casserole, Makerouns (which consisted of cheese and pasta) was recorded in an English cookbook in the 14th century. It was made with fresh hand-cut pasta which was mixed [...]
Snowfall in Los Angeles
Events 630 – Muhammad leads an army to conquer Mecca. 1569 – First recorded lottery in England. 1759 – The first American life insurance company is incorporated. 1908 – Grand Canyon National Monument is created. 1922 – Insulin is used to treat diabetes for the first time. 1949 – The first “networked” television broadcasts take [...]
The first passenger jet
Did you know that on January 10 the United States and Vatican City established full diplomatic relations after 117 years? Events 1863 – The London Underground, the world’s oldest underground railway, opens between London Paddington station and Farringdon station. 1946 – The first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly took place. 1949 – Vinyl [...]
The first modern circus
Did you know that on January 9 the prince Pedro I of Brazil decided to stay in Brazil? Events 1768 – In London, England, Great Britain, Philip Astley stages the first modern circus. 1799 – British prime minister William Pitt the Younger introduced income tax to raise funds for the Napoleonic Wars. 1822 – The [...]
Crumb cake
Crumb cake is a German specialty. It´s traditional name is Streuselkuchen. It is made of a yeast dough covered with crumbs, which are made of sugar, fat and flour. The recipe originated in Silesia, an old province which today is located in Western Poland. This is a very common recipe in the USA and worldwide. [...]
Epiphany Day
Did you know that today is Epiphany? Events 1540 – King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves. 1838 – The first and successful test of the electrical telegraph is made. 1912 – Alfred Wegener presents his theory of continental drift for the first time. 1929 – Mother Teresa arrives in Calcutta to begin her [...]
The National Bird Day
Did you know that today is National Bird Day in the USA? Other Events 1757 – Louis XV of France survives an assassination attempt by Robert-François Damiens, the last person to be executed in France by drawing and quartering, the traditional and gruesome form of capital punishment used for regicides. 1759 – George Washington marries [...]
