Just after sunrise on December 7, 1941, the quiet waters of Pearl Harbor carried the usual hum of a peaceful Sunday morning. Sailors were easing into their routines, cooks were preparing breakfast, and many servicemen were still waking up. Within minutes, that calm was shattered forever. At 7:55 a.m., the first Japanese aircraft roared over …
On the cold morning of December 7, 1988, life in northern Armenia moved along with its usual winter rhythm—children heading to school bundled in scarves, workers navigating icy streets, families warming their homes against the mountain chill. At 11:41 a.m., without warning, the ground beneath them convulsed with unimaginable force. In less than 30 seconds, …
