History: Walt Disney born in 1901
History: Walt Disney born in 1901 On this day in 1901, the pioneer of the American animation industry, Walter Elias Disney, was born in Chicago. , Disney got a job as a commercial illustrator at the age of 18. He…
History: The Soviet Union imports Vodka from the US in 1968
History: The Soviet Union imports Vodka from the US in 1968 Russia has long been known for its Vodka. However, during this time in history, it had turned to the U.S., requesting for supplies of this alcohol to cover its…
History: Dow Jones above 1000
History: Dow Jones above 1000 In 1972, the Dow Jones closes above 1,000 for the 1st time. As reported in the NY Times the next day: "It finished at 1,003.16 for a gain of 6.09 points in what many Wall…
History: Bay Bridge opens in 1936
History: Bay Bridge opens in 1936 The San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge, known locally as the Bay Bridge, is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay in California. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road between…
History: Emil Cardinaux born in 1877
History: Emil Cardinaux born in 1877 On this day in 1877, Swiss poster designer and landscape artist, Emil Cardinaux, was born in Bern. Besides Burkhard Mangold, Cardinaux was probably the first Swiss artist who dedicated himself whole-heartedly to the medium…
History: The Berlin Wall falls in 1989
History: The Berlin Wall falls in 1989 This day in 1989 marks the fall of the Berlin Wall. On November 9, 1989, East German officials opened the Berlin Wall, allowing travel from East to West Berlin. The following day, celebrating…
History: John F. Kennedy elected American President
History: John F. Kennedy elected American President On this day in 1960, John Fitzgerald Kennedy is elected 35th President of the United States. He is the youngest incumbent in US history. His opponent, Republican Richard M. Nixon, is defeated in…
History: Opening of MoMA in 1929
History: Opening of MoMA in 1929 On this day in 1929, the New York art temple known worldwide under the short name MoMA opens its doors to one of the most important collections of contemporary art. One man shaped MoMA…
History: October Revolution in Russia in 1917
History: October Revolution in Russia in 1917 On this day in 1917, Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks took over the Winter Palace and ended the rule of the post-Tsarist provisional government, and transferred all powers to the communists in Russia.…
History: Adolph Sax, father of the saxophone was born in 1814
History Today: Adolph Sax, father of the saxophone was born in 1814 Adolph Sax was the son of Charles Joseph Sax (1791–1865), a maker of wind and brass instruments, as well as of pianos, harps, and guitars. Adolphe studied the…