Today in History: The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York in 1885 On this day in 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean from France in 350 individual…
Today in History: Andy Warhol’s First Exhibit in 1952 On this day in 1952, a young artist named Andy Warhol celebrated the first show of his artwork in New York. The co-founder of "Pop Art" exhibited a series of drawings…
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History: Stars & Stripes adopted in 1777 During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be thirteen alternate stripes red and white” and that “the Union be thirteen stars, white…
History: The World’s First Auto Race in 1895 On this day in 1895, Emile Levassor became the winner of arguably the world’s first official automobile race from Paris to Bordeaux and back. After 732-miles, Levassor crossed the finish line in…
Today is National Red Rose Day National Red Rose Day honors the flower that is a symbol of love and romance. Red roses were used in many early cultures as decorations in wedding ceremonies and wedding attire. It was through…
History: The Pen is born in 1943 On this day in 1943, Hungarian-born László Biró received the first patent for the pen. Biró was a journalist who was frustrated with the use of the fountain pen: it took too much…
History: First Porsche In 1948, the first vehicle bearing the name Porsche was unveiled—a hand-built aluminum prototype labeled "No. 1." Ferdinand Porsche, an Austrian automotive engineer, had a rich history in the automotive industry, having designed electric vehicles, Mercedes racing…
History: Frank Lloyd Wright was born in 1867 Frank Lloyd Wright is considered to be one of the most influential architects of his time. He designed more than 1,000 structures, over 500 of which were built. He also created many…
Today is National Running Day Each year on the first Wednesday in June, people across the United States participate in National Running Day. This day was designated as a day for runners to reaffirm their passion for running. Inquiries via…