Today is National Beach Day
Today is National Beach Day It has been observed annually on August 30th since 2014. So let's take the last rays of summer sunshine and head to the beach .... This fun poster will be offered in our September 6…
History: First America’s Cup held in 1851
Today in History: First America’s Cup held in 1851 The America’s Cup is awarded to the winner of a race between sailing yachts. Thought to be the oldest international sporting trophy to be still awarded today, the cup’s name was…
History: 1st U.S. Railroad Accident
History: 1st U.S. Railroad Accident The first recorded railroad accident in US history occurred on July 25, 1832, on the Granite Railway in Quincy, Massachusetts. Four individuals invited to observe stone transport were thrown from a vacant car when a…
Today is National Lottery Day
Today is National Lottery Day If you’re feeling extra lucky on July 17th, it might be because it’s National Lottery Day! Celebrate the way lotteries contribute to local and state programs. Historically, lotteries date back to the 15th century. While…
History: Disneyland opening in 1955
History: Disneyland opening in 1955 On this day in 1955, the "happiest place on earth" opened its doors to the public. On opening day, some 60,000 people visited the park. Admission on July 17, 1955 was $1. After several years…
History: Washington DC declared capital of the United States in 1790
History: Washington DC declared capital of the United States On this day in 1790, Congress selected a swampy, humid site on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia as the nation’s permanent capital. Washington, in the newly designated District of…
History: First successful Matterhorn ascent in 1865
History: First successful Matterhorn ascent in 1865 In 1865, the Matterhorn (4,478 m, 14,692 ft) was first successfully ascended by Edward Whymper and his team of mountaineers, Michel Croz, Lord Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow, and the two Zermatt guides, Peter Taugwalder father and son…
Today is Bastille Day!
Today is Bastille Day! Bastille Day is a national holiday in France, celebrated annually on July 14. It is quite similar to the Independence Day festivities in the United States. The Bastille was a stronghold built in Paris in the…
History: Happy Birthday, Paris
History: Happy Birthday, Paris Happy Birthday, Paris! On this day in 1951, Paris celebrated turning 2,000 years old. But it is likely that the City of Lights was already founded around 250 B.C. Paris is home to some 2 million…
History: Jean Cocteau born in 1889
History: Jean Cocteau born in 1889 On this day in 1889, French writer, painter and director Jean Cocteau was born. His avant-garde poetry and novels shaped European art of the 20th century just as strongly as his theoretical writings. As…