Today is World Elephant Day They might be wildlife icons, but, sadly, elephants are in crisis. World Elephant Day is a chance to show our love and support for these much-loved giants and raise awareness of the threats to their…
Today is National Vinyl Record Day The vintage vinyl is almost as much of a classic as the bands themselves. Vinyl used to be the main means for commercial distribution of pop music from the 1950s through the early 1990s…
Today in History: Henri Cassiers born in 1858 On this day in 1858, the Flemish painter and illustrator, Henri Cassiers (1858-1944), was born. Cassiers was a trained architect but is best known for his maritime poster art. He worked as…
Today in History: First Davis Cup Final in 1900 120 years ago today, the first Davis Cup final took place between the United States and Great Britain, then playing under the name of the British Isles. The first competition was…
Today is International Beer Day Whether you’re a lager lover or a cask ale connoisseur, there’s no excuse not to raise a glass to another yearly installment of Beer Day – the perfect opportunity for beer brewers, sellers and buyers…
Today is National Lighthouse Day Observed annually on August 7, National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. At one time, the beacon of light…
Today in History: Andy Warhol is born (1928-1987) 92 years ago today, one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Andy Warhol (born Andrew Warhola), pioneer of the Pop…
Today in History: Lufthansa was (re)formed in 1954 Lufthansa originally formed back in 1926 as Deutsche Luft Hansa A.G. (the name Deutsche Lufthansa was used as of 1933). But with the defeat of Germany in World War II, the country…
Today in History: Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founded in 1900 119 years ago today, 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. For…
Today In History: Opening of the Berlin Zoo in 1844 The Berlin Zoo is the oldest and perhaps best-known zoo in Germany. It opened in 1844 and is located in Berlin's Tiergarten. With a space of 35 hectares (86.5 acres),…