Today in history: An era ends in Eastern Europe
On this date in 1990,the Supreme Soviet gave approval to switch to a free market economy, the signal for the GDR to leave the now moribund Warsaw Pact.
Today in history: It’s World Peace Day!
In 2015 the theme is "Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All."
Today in Latin American history: Mexican independence from Spain is declared
Mexico celebrates its independence on this date in 1810.
Today in Latino history: 25 years since the murder of Myrna Mack
Mack was murdered by a military death squad due to her criticism of the Guatemalan government's treatment of the indigenous Maya.
In Mexico, a history of struggle drives a dance of resistance
Change and catastrophe produced one of the world's most beautiful dances: The Dance of the Feather.
