Today in History: End of World War II in Europe
Today in History: End of World War II in Europe 75 years ago today, World War II in Europe came to an end. As the news of Germany’s surrender reached the rest of the world, joyous crowds gathered to…
Today in History: First Stamp released in 1840
Today in History: First Stamp released in 1840 180 years ago today, the world's first postage stamp - the Penny Black - was released. An English teacher named Rowland Hill and was largely responsible for this minor postal revolution. In…
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Originating in the 1860′s with Mexican-American communities in the American West, Southwest and Northwest, the American Cinco de Mayo began as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of…
Today in History: Audrey Hepburn born in 1929
Today in History: Audrey Hepburn born in 1929 91 years ago today, screen legend Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston) was born in Brussels, Belgium. The British film and fashion icon was one of Hollywood's largest movie stars during the…
Today in History: James Brown born in 1933
87 years ago today, James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), was born in Barnwell, South Carolina. The singer and songwriter was a major musical figure of 20th-century music and dance. Brown is often referred to as…
International Tuba Day
International Tuba Day Today is International Tube Day (celebrated on the first Friday of each year). We do not play the tuba and know little about the instrument's history (you can learn all about the tube at www.tubaday.com) but we…
1931 Empire State Building dedicated in 1931
1931 Empire State Building dedicated in 1931 On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates New York City’s Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the building’s lights. Hoover’s gesture, of course,…
Today in History: 1939 New York World’s Fair
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 is Zipper Day
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: Ukraine Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster in 1986
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…