Today is National Ice Cream Day
Today is National Ice Cream Day National Ice Cream Day was established under President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and is observed each year on the 3rd Sunday in July as part of National Ice Cream Month. Could there be any…
Today in History: Washington DC declared capital of the United States in 1790
Today in History: Washington DC declared capital of the United States in 1790 230 years ago today, the young American Congress declares that a swampy, humid, muddy and mosquito-infested site on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia will be…
Today in History: Heat Record in 1913
Today in History: Heat Record in 1913 On this day in 1913, Death Valley (USA) experiences the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth. Measurements showed that the temperature had reached a whopping 134°F or 56.7°C! For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #DeathValley…
Today in History: First Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
Today in History: First Wimbledon Tennis Tournament On this day in 1877, the world’s first official lawn tennis tournament was held at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon, a district of London. Twenty-two players participated in…
Today in History: Happy Birthday, Paris
Today in History: Happy Birthday, Paris Happy 2,069th 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…
Today is World Chocolate Day
Today is World Chocolate Day Observed annually on July 7, there are some references that seem to indicate that this day celebrates the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550. To be honest, we don't much care as long as…
Today in History: The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York in 1885
Today in History: The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York On this day in 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean from France in 350 individual pieces packed…
Today in History: Birth of the Blue Jeans in 1873
Today in History: Birth of the Blue Jeans in 1873 On this day in 1873, San Francisco businessman Levi Strauss and Reno, Nevada, tailor Jacob Davis are given a patent to create work pants reinforced with metal rivets, marking the…
Today in History: TWA begins commercial service in 1934
Today in History: TWA begins commercial service in 1934 On May 18, 1934, TWA (Trans World Airlines) officially launched its commercial service on the Columbus-Pittsburgh-Newark route with the Douglas DC-2. The aircraft's success quickly led to its introduction on most…
Today in History: Mercedes-Benz founded in 1924
Today in History: Mercedes-Benz founded in 1924 Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merged their two companies 96 years ago on this day and created one of the greatest automobile companies in the world. It started with two different ideas for two…