Today in 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…
Today in History: 1939 New York World’s Fair On April 30, 1939, the New York World’s Fair opened its doors to the public. Using the motto “Building a World for Tomorrow,” the opening ceremony featured a speech by President Franklin…
Today in History: Expo in Brussels opens in 1958 60 years ago today, Belgian King Baudouin I opened the first World’s Fair after the Second World War in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibit’s main themes were innovations in aerospace and nuclear…
Today in History: World’s Fair in Osaka, Japan 48 years ago today, the first World Exposition in Asia was opened in Osaka (Japan). The theme of the exhibition was "Progress and Harmony for Mankind." Almost 80 states and countless organizations…
Today in History: 1939 New York World’s Fair On April 30, 1939, the New York World’s Fair opened its doors to the public. Using the motto “Building a World for Tomorrow,” the opening ceremony featured a speech by President Franklin…
Today in History: Expo in Brussels opens in 1958 Belgian King Baudouin I opened the first World’s Fair after the Second World War in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibit’s main themes were innovations in aerospace and nuclear energy. The Expo 1958…
Today in History: Opening of the Paris World's Fair of 1867 150 years ago today, Emperor Napoleon III opened the Paris International Exposition, the second world's fair to be held in Paris (after 1855). 42 nations took part in the…
Today in History: Expo in Brussels Belgian King Baudouin I opened the first World’s Fair after the Second World War in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibit’s main themes were innovations in aerospace and nuclear energy. The Expo 1958 was attended by…