Today is National Rum Day While some form of rum has been distilled since the 3rd century BC, it wasn’t until the 17th century rum’s popularity exploded when colonizers began growing sugarcane in the Caribbean. Molasses - a byproduct of…
History: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founded in 1900 On this day in 1900, the American tire company was founded by Harvey Samuel Firestone in Akron, Ohio. In 1988, the company was taken over by Japan's Bridgestone Corporation. Inquiries via…
Today in History: Last classic VW Beetle rolls off the line in 2003 On this day in 2003, the last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the production line in Puebla, Mexico, marking the end of an era. With a total…
History: Ludwig Hohlwein born in 1874 On this day in 1874, the famous German poster artist Ludwig Hohlwein was born. Hohlwein was a trained and practicing architect. He moved to Munich in 1906 where he started to focus his talents…
Today in History: Alphonse Maria Mucha is born in 1860 On this day in 1860, the talented Czech Art Nouveau poster artist, illustrator, and designer was born. Mucha initially worked as a theatrical scene painter in Vienna before a benefactor…
Today in History: March of the PenguinsOn this day in 2005, March of the Penguins, a French-made documentary about emperor penguins in Antarctica, opens in theaters across the U.S. March of the Penguins went on to win numerous awards, including…
History: Lithography was invented in 1798 On this day in 1798, German author Alois Senefelder invented the lithographic printing method (from the Greek, "stone printing"). Looking for an inexpensive method for copying his manuscripts, Senefelder was experimenting with etching techniques…
History: U.S.A. Coca-Cola Changes Formula in 1985 The Coca-Cola Company makes one of the worst decisions in marketing history when it decides to change its original formula and introduces "New Coke." This was a resounding flop and the public did…
Today is World Chocolate Day Observed annually on July 7, there are some references that seem to indicate that this day celebrates the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550. To be honest, we don't much care as long as…
History: First Zeppelin Flight On July 2, 1900, the first zeppelin flight took place over Germany’s Lake Constance (the Bodensee). Leading the flight was no other than Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the designer, and builder of the first rigid airship…