Events with tag - Columbia

January 1, 1200

Plaquemine Culture Emergence

The Plaquemine culture emerged as a significant Native American civilization along the Mississippi River around 1200 CE, developing sophisticated architectural practices and complex settlements that transformed the lower Mississippi Valley landscape.

December 5, 1782

Birth of Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren, the eighth President of the United States, was born in Kinderhook, New York. Born to Dutch-American parents, his father was a tavern keeper and farmer, while his mother was a widow with three children from a previous marriage.

February 1, 2003

Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster

The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003, killing all seven crew members. The disaster was caused by damage to the shuttle's thermal protection system during launch and led to a 29-month suspension of NASA's Space Shuttle program.