Today is Earth Day
Today is Earth Day Celebrate and protect our natural environment by taking part in Earth Day. Earth Day began in 1970 and has since grown into a global event recognized by over 192 countries. Show your love for the planet we…
Today in History: Rome founded 753 B.C.
Today in History: Rome founded 753 B.C. The beginnings of the history of Rome are obscure. Humans have lived in the area known as Rome for at least the last 6,000 years. According to legend, on April 21, 753 B.C.,…
History: Seville World’s Fair opens in 1992
History: Seville World’s Fair opens in 1992 The Universal Exposition of Seville (Expo '92) took place from April 20 to October 12, 1992, on Cartuja Island in Seville, Spain. The theme for the Expo was "The Age of Discovery" and…
History: The American Revolutionary War begins in 1775
History: The American Revolutionary War begins in 1775 On this day in 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and 13 colonies of British North America. The…
History: Earthquake destroys San Francisco in 1906
History: Earthquake destroys San Francisco in 1906 The 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck the coast of Northern California at 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18 with an estimated moment magnitude of 7.9. High-intensity shaking was felt from Eureka on the…
History: Expo in Brussels opens in 1958
History: Expo in Brussels opens in 1958 On this day in 1958, Belgian King Baudouin I opened the first World’s Fair after the Second World War in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibit’s main themes were innovations in aerospace and nuclear energy.…
Today is ‘Save The Elephant’ Day
Today is 'Save The Elephant' Day They might be wildlife icons, but, sadly, elephants are in crisis. Save The Elephant Day is a chance to show our love and support for these much-loved giants and raise awareness of the threats to their…
History: Kodak launches Kodachrome in 1935
History: Kodak launches Kodachrome in 1935 On this day in 1935, the Eastman Kodak Company launched Kodachrome. The photographic film was one of the most popular media used by professional and hobby photographers around the world. It was discontinued in…
Today is National Tax Day (in the USA)
Today is National Tax Day (in the USA) April 15 of each year is National Tax Day. In the United States, Tax Day is a term for the day on which individual income tax returns are due to the federal…
History: Lincoln is shot in 1865
History: Lincoln is shot in 1865 On this day in 1865, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln is shot. The assassin, John Wilkes Booth, wanted to revive the Confederate cause, mere days after their surrender to the Union Army, bringing the American…