History: Rio de Janeiro founded in 1565
History: Rio de Janeiro founded On this day in 1565, the city of Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro (River of January) was founded on the flat sandy beaches between Sugar Loaf and Morro Cara de Cao. The name of…
History: David Klein born in 1918
History: David Klein born in 1918 On this day in 1918, the American advertising designer David Klein was born in El Paso, Texas. Klein is probably best known for the iconic travel posters he created for Trans World Airlines (TWA)…
History: Concorde slashes Atlantic flight time in 1973
History: Concorde slashes Atlantic flight time in 1973 On January 21, 1976, the Concorde began its first passenger flights, revolutionizing air travel with supersonic speeds. British Airways and Air France simultaneously launched routes, marking a new era of luxury and…
History: Christian Dior born in 1905
History Today: Christian Dior born in 1905 On this day in 1905, Christian Dior was born in Granville, France. revolutionized fashion with his iconic "New Look" in 1947, emphasizing feminine silhouettes and luxury. His legacy endures through the globally renowned…
History: Stanley Walter Galli born in 1912
History Today: Stanley Walter Galli born in 1912 On this day in 1912, Stanley Walter Galli was born. The San Francisco native studied at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco and the Art Center School in Los…
History: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) founded in 1970
History: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) founded in 1970 On this day in 1970, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed by President Richard Nixon to protect human health and with safeguarding the natural environment: air, water, and land begins…
Today is World Turtle Day!
Today is World Turtle Day! Did you know that turtles have been around for more than 200 million years? These ancient creatures evolved before mammals, birds, snakes, or lizards! Biologists believe that turtles have managed to outlive many other species…
TWA begins commercial service in 1934
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 TWA routes,…
State of Israel proclaimed in 1948
History: State of Israel proclaimed in 1948 On this day in 1948 in Tel Aviv, Jewish Agency Chairman David Ben-Gurion proclaims the State of Israel, establishing the first Jewish state in 2,000 years. Ben-Gurion became Israel’s first premier. View at…
Today is Earth Day
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…