History: Today is National Egg Day National Egg Day is an annual celebration in the United States dedicated to eggs, one of the most versatile and nutritious foods. It takes place on June 3rd each year. The day is intended…
Today is World Milk Day Real milk takes the spotlight on World Milk Day, always on June 1. The day is intended to bring attention to activities connecting the dairy sector, marked with events across the globe: milking demonstrations and…
Today is National Wine Day Pour a glass of your favorite wine on May 25 to participate in National Wine Day. Celebrated each year, it has a sister holiday in February, National Drink Wine Day Details at https://rb.gy/lrs84m #Wine #NationalWineDay…
Today is World Rainforest Day Founded in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership, World Rainforest Day raises awareness and encourages action to save the rainforests, one of the Earth's most important resources. Rainforests are essential because they absorb carbon dioxide from human…
History: Birth of the Blue Jeans in 1873 On this day in 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a patent for work pants reinforced with metal rivets, giving birth to the iconic blue jeans. Levi Strauss, originally named Loeb…
History: Hygiene Museum in Germany On this day in 1912, the German Hygiene Museum opened its doors to the public. It is a medical museum in Dresden, Germany which is conceived today as a "forum for science, culture and society".…
History: Philips founded in 1891 On this day in 1891, the Philips Company was founded by father and son, Frederik and Gerard Philips. The Dutch company initially produced carbon-filament lamps and other electro-technical products. The first factory building in Eindhoven…
History: Coca-Cola invented in 1886 On this day in 1886, pharmacist John Pemberton developed a brown lemonade using the coca extract, caffeine. coca leaves and soda water. Initially intended to be sold as syrup medicine, the drink soon became the…
Today is Zipper Day From handbags and jackets to trousers and boots, it really is impossible to imagine life without zippers. They are so widespread it is easy to take them for granted. This is where Zipper Day comes along to remind…
Today in History: Beethoven composes “Für Elise” in 1810 “Bagatelle No. 25” (commonly known as "Für Elise", German for For Elise) for solo piano is one of the Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular works and one of the most recognized…