Today is National Umbrella Day
Today is National Umbrella Day The umbrella keeps us dry from the rain and can also protect us from the heat of the sun. The basic umbrella was invented some 4000+ years ago, evidenced in ancient art of Egypt, Greece…
Today in History: Davis Cup established in 1900
Today in History: Davis Cup established in 1900 On this day in 1900, the silver trophy known today as the Davis Cup is first put up for competition when American collegian Dwight Filley Davis challenges British tennis players to come…
Today in History: Beatle-Mania in the USA in 1964
Today in History: Beatle-Mania in the USA in 1964 On this day in 1964, the Beatles arrive on their first visit to the United States, where thousands of fans greet them at Kennedy Airport in New York in what can…
Today in History: Bob Marley born in 1945
Today in History: Bob Marley born in 1945 On this day in 1945, the Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley was born. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide…
Today in History: Southern Pacific completes “Sunset Route” in 1883
Today in History: Southern Pacific completes "Sunset Route" in 1883 On this day in 1883, Southern Pacific Railroad completed its transcontinental “Sunset Route” from New Orleans to California, consolidating its dominance over rail traffic to the Pacific. One of the…
Today in History: Winter Olympic Games open in Japan
Today in History: Winter Olympic Games open in Japan On this day in 1972, the 11th Winter Olympic Games open in Sapporo, Japan. It was the first Winter Olympic Games to take place outside Europe and North America. For inquiries,…
Today in History: World’s largest railway station established in 1913
Today in History: World's largest railway station established in 1913 On this day in 1913, the world's largest train station was inaugurated in New York City. It took 10 years to construct Grand Central Station, the gigantic, multi-level railway cathedral.…
Today in History: National League of Baseball founded in 1876
Today in History: National League of Baseball founded in 1876 On this day in 1876, the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, commonly known as the National League (NL), was formed. The American League (AL) was established in 1901 and…
Today in History: Last public Beatles performance in 1969
Today in History: Last public Beatles performance in 1969 On this day in 1969, the Beatles gave their last public concert. It was an unannounced performance on the rooftop of the Apple building at 3 Savile Row in London. The…
Today in History: Carl Benz gets patent for gasoline car in 1886
Today in History: Carl Benz gets patent for gasoline car in 1886 On this day in 1886, German engineer Carl Friedrich Benz received the first patent for a gasoline-powered vehicle. Benz had begun to work on the two-stroke (or two-cycle) engine in 1878.…