Today in History: Olympic Games in Mexico open in 1968 52 years ago today, the first Olympic Games in Latin America were opened In Mexico City. The Games were overshadowed by political events such as the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia…
Today in History: U.S.A. Aids March in 1987 Today marks the 33rd anniversary of "The Great March" of 1987. Hundreds of thousands march for lesbian and gay rights marched by the White House and then assembled on the national…
Today in History: Mona Lisa shown at Castle Clos Lucé in 1517 503 years ago today, Leonardo da Vinci allegedly presented his Mona Lisa to King Francis I of France. Da Vinci was invited to work at King’s castle in…
Today in History: First Olympic Games in Asia in 1964 56 Years ago today, the 18th modern Olympic Games opened in Tokyo. It was the first time that the Games were hosted by an Asian country. Tokyo was originally scheduled…
Today in History: John Lennon born in 1940 80 years ago today, the musician, songwriter and front man of the Beatles was born in Liverpool, England. John Lennon met Paul McCartney in 1957 when he invited him to join his…
Today in History: KLM formed in 1919 The official airline of the Netherlands, Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. or KLM, is the oldest airline that still operates under its original name. The first flight of the airline took place on May…
Today in History: Air France formed in 1933 The French airline was formed 87 years ago today and this is always a great reason to show another example of Air France's wonderful poster art, incl. this beautiful work from 1947.…
Today in History: La Moulin Rouge opened its doors in 1889 131 years ago today, the French cabaret Moulin Rouge opened its doors on the Boulevard Clichy in the Montmartre district of Paris. The venue was famous for its modern…
Today in History: Buster Keaton born in 1895 Joseph Frank "Buster" Keaton (October 4, 1895 – February 1, 1966) was an American actor, comedian, film director, producer, screenwriter, and stunt performer. He was best known for his silent films, in…
Today is National Golf (Lover's) Day! Some avid golfers might suggest any and every day is Golfer's Day. But on this day, it's official. Golfer's Day is an opportunity to be thankful that someone invented this addicting, yet relaxing hobby.…