History: Mercedes-Benz founded in 1924 On this day in 1924, two auto legends—Daimler and Benz—teamed up, setting the stage for one of the most iconic car brands in history. After building cars separately for decades, tough post-WWI times led to a…
Happy Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mothers out there! May this special day be filled with joy, appreciation, and precious moments spent with your loved ones. Thank you for all that you do and may you…
History: 1st Coast to Coast Railroad in the USA On this day in 1869, the first coast to coast railroad is completed in the United States. The Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad systems were joined at Promontory Summit in…
Vertigo Movie Premiere in 1958 On this day in 1958, Vertigo, the classic 1958 San Francisco film noir psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, is released. Saul Bass designed the poster's iconic spiral and…
U.S. Premiere of 1st James Bond film "Dr. No" in 1963 With the American release of Dr. No, North American moviegoers get their first look down the barrel of a gun—at the super-spy James Bond (codename: 007), the immortal character…
History: Peter Tchaikovsky born in 1840 Today is the birthday of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the renowned Russian composer who was known for his rich and emotive compositions. He displayed an early aptitude for music, and his talents were nurtured by…
Today is National Nurses Day! Today is the first day of Nurses Week, which begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday). It is a celebration of the meaningful work that nurses do each…
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo began in the 1860s with Mexican-American communities in the West as a celebration of freedom and democracy during the Civil War. Today, it's widely observed in the U.S. as a celebration of Mexican…
West Side Story Broke Soundtrack Chart Record in 1962 The "West Side Story" soundtrack album goes #1 & stays #1 for 54 (nonconsecutive) weeks which is more than 20 weeks longer than any other album in soundtrack history. This and…
History: Keith Haring born in 1958 Keith Haring (1958-1990) was an influential American artist and social activist who rose to prominence during the 1980s. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Haring's distinctive visual language was characterized by bold lines, vivid colors, and…