Tomorrow is National Cookie Day! Did you know the English word "cookie" comes from the Dutch word "koekje," meaning little cake? Dutch bakers originally used these small amounts of batter to test the oven temperature before baking a full cake…
December 1st is World AIDS Day, an annual observance with roots stretching back to a time of immense uncertainty and fear. First established in 1988, World AIDS Day was conceived by public information officers at the World Health Organization to…
Today in History: FC Barcelona formed in 1899 On this day in 1899, the popular football (soccer) club FC Barcelona was founded by footballer Hans Gamper. Informally known as Barça, the club is thought to be one of the top…
History: First Polaroid Camera unveiled in 1948 On November 26, 1948, the Polaroid Model 95 Land Camera hit the American market, forever changing how we capture memories! The inspiration came years earlier from Edwin Land's young daughter, who simply asked…
History: Casablanca premieres in New York City in 1942 On this day in 1942, the movie "Casablanca" had its world premiere screening at the Hollywood Theater in New York City. While it enjoyed unspectacular success after its initial run, the…
History: BOAC formed in 1939 British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was the British state-owned airline created in 1939 by the merger of Imperial Airways and British Airways Ltd. It continued operating overseas services throughout World War II. After the passing…
Today in History: First Issue of LIFE On this day in 1936, the first issue of the weekly pictorial magazine LIFE was published. LIFE had actually existed as a general interest and humor publication prior to 1936 when it was…
Today in History: First Mercedes Test Drive in 1900 On this day in 1900, the first Mercedes was taken for its maiden drive in Cannstatt, Germany. The car was specially built for its buyer, Emil Jellinek, an entrepreneur with a…
Today is World Television Day! Since its invention in the early 1900s, television has transformed our world, bringing us news, entertainment, and shared cultural experiences. In 1996, the UN established this day to recognize TV's powerful role in communication and…
Today in History: Traffic signal patented On this day in 1923, American Garret Morgan was awarded the patent for an automated traffic signal. Morgan’s invention was not the first of its kind, but unlike the other traffic signals which just…