The History of Ukraine

This is my history of Ukraine localhistories.org/a-history-of-ukraine

Domestic Violence

 I wrote a history of domestic violence localhistories.org/a-history-of-domestic-violence

Queen Mary

 Mary Tudor became queen of England on 18 February 1553. She was the first woman to rule all of England. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-queen-mary-i

Walter Bolton

 On 18 February 1957, Walter Bolton became the last person to be hanged in New Zealand https://nzhistory.govt.nz/walter-bolton-becomes-the-last-person-to-be-hanged-in-new-zealand

Nylon

 On 16 February 1937, Wallace Carothers patented nylon. Nylon stockings went on sale in the USA in 1939. (They were a huge hit). But in 1940, women only wore stockings. A man named Allen Gant introduced pantyhose (tights) in 1959. localhistories.org/a-history-of-clothes

Rosie the Riveter Misconceptions

 The famous poster of a woman with the words 'We Can Do it! was first posted on 15 February 1943. But there are many myths about the poster. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/08/02/much-ado-poster-real-truth-behind-iconic-can-poster-2/?chrome=1

St Valentines Day

 Happy St Valentines Day localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-st-valentines-day