History: Walter Schnackenberg born in 1880 On this day in 1880, the German painter and illustrator was born. At age 19, Schnackenberg went to Munich to study art. Under the guidance of Franz von Stuck, he gained a reputation for…
History: First World’s Fair opens in London On May 1, 1851, Great Britain’s Prince Albert opened the first World’s Fair – then referred to as the Great Exhibition - in Hyde Park, London. The idea for an international fair was…
Today is International Jazz Day! When Louis Armstrong was asked what the definition of jazz was, he famously replied, "If you've got to ask, you'll never know." Today is a worldwide day of celebration of jazz and its unique history.…
Today is Zipper Day From handbags and jackets to trousers and boots, it really is impossible to imagine life without zippers. They are so widespread it is easy to take them for granted. This is where Zipper Day comes along to remind…
Today in History: Beethoven composes “Für Elise” in 1810 “Bagatelle No. 25” (commonly known as "Für Elise", German for For Elise) for solo piano is one of the Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular works and one of the most recognized…
Today in History: Ukraine Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster in 1986 On this day in 1986, an explosion and fire at the No. 4 reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine resulted in a nuclear meltdown sending radioactivity into the…
History: Herbert Matter born in 1907 On this day in 1907, The Swiss-born American photographer and graphic designer, Herbert Matter, was born. Matter studied art in Geneva and Paris and worked in France as a designer and photographer for Deberny…
History: The Library of Congress opens in 1800 On this day in 1800, the Library of Congress (the research library of the United States Congress ) was established when then President John Adams signed an Act of Congress providing for…
Today is World Book Day Today is World Book Day! The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) created this special day to celebrate books, authors, publishers, and illustrators. World Book Day promotes reading to children and people in…
Today is Earth Day Celebrate and protect our natural environment by taking part in Earth Day. Earth Day began in 1970 and has since grown into a global event recognized by over 192 countries. Show your love for the planet we…