October 18, 2021
Today’s Events & Happenings in History
October 18, 1867
The United States purchased a large section of land from Russia, in what became known as the Alaska Purchase.
The United States purchased a large section of land from Russia, in what became known as the Alaska Purchase.
For more: Watch this video from History Matters on why Russia sold this land to the United States.
Writing Prompt of the Day
If you had a YouTube channel, what would you talk about?
Today’s Awesome Person in History
Marley Dias:
Launched the #100BlackGirlBooks campaign in November 2015, when she was in elementary school! She noticed that the main protagonists in most stories she read were white boys.
Launched the #100BlackGirlBooks campaign in November 2015, when she was in elementary school! She noticed that the main protagonists in most stories she read were white boys.
For more: Watch this video from Scholastic about Marley Dias!
Math Problem of the Day
Liam is dressing up as Yoda for Halloween. It takes him a long time to get ready. He starts at 5:10 and finishes at 5:50. How many minutes did it take Liam to get ready?