Historical Events tagged with "foundation"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Economics & Industry

Charter Approval for Rockefeller Foundation

May 14th, 1913 111 years ago

Governor William Sulzer of New York approved the charter for the Rockefeller Foundation, which began operations with a significant $100 million donation from philanthropist John D. Rockefeller. This foundation aimed to promote the well-being of humanity through various initiatives in education, health, and scientific research.

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Exploration & Discovery

Foundation of Manizales by The Expedition of the 20

October 12th, 1849 175 years ago

In the early 19th century, a group known as 'The Expedition of the 20' established the city of Manizales, Colombia. This expedition was driven by a quest for new agricultural lands and economic opportunity in the region. The expedition was led by Francisco González and other notable figures who sought to explore the fertile areas nestled in the Andes. Their founding efforts transformed a small settlement area into a significant urban center, paving the way for future development and settlement in the region.

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