1896 Jean Piaget - Swiss psychologist famous for his studies of cognitive development in children, and whose work with children contributed immensely to the growth of developmental psychology

I wonder what she'd think of some of the teachings in our schools today. Probably roll over in her grave.

1945 Three days after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, the US dropped its second atomic bomb on Japan, destroying part of the city of Nagasaki. An estimated 74,000 people died from the blast and its after-effects

I can't remember what grade I was in when I learned of the bombings. I was so horrified and asked my mother about it. She said it was necessary to end the war. I guess...