Today is National Ice Cream Day
Today is National Ice Cream Day National Ice Cream Day was established under President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and is observed each year on the 3rd Sunday in July as part of National Ice Cream Month. Could there be any…
Today in History: First documenta opened in 1955
Today in History: First documenta opened in 1955 On this day in 1955, the documenta in Kassel, Germany, opened its doors for the first time. The documenta is perhaps one of the most important cyclically recurring exhibitions for modern and…
Today in History: Ford Company takes its first order in 1903
Today in History: Ford Company takes its first order in 1903 On this day in 1903, the newly formed Ford Motor Company takes its first order for a two-cylinder Model A automobile. The buyer, a dentist in Chicago, paid $850…
Today is Bastille Day!
Today is Bastille Day! Bastille Day is a national holiday in France, celebrated annually on July 14. It is quite similar to the Independence Day festivities in the United States. The Bastille was a stronghold built in Paris in the…
History: Rolling Stones’ first live performance in 1962
History: Rolling Stones' 1st Live Performance in 1962 On this day in 1962, the British rock band performed for the first time as a group at the Marquee Club in London. The Rolling Stones soon secured a residency at the…
History: U.S.A. Coca-Cola Changes Formula in 1985
History: U.S.A. Coca-Cola Changes Formula in 1985 The Coca-Cola Company makes one of the worst decisions in marketing history when it decides to change its original formula and introduces "New Coke." This was a resounding flop and the public did…
History: Heat Record in 1913
Today in History: Heat Record in 1913 On this day in 1913, Death Valley (USA) experiences the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth. Measurements showed that the temperature had reached a whopping 134°F or 56.7°C! For inquiries, email posterconnection@gmail.com. #DeathValley…
History: First Wimbledon Tennis Tournament
Today in History: First Wimbledon Tennis Tournament On this day in 1877, the world’s first official lawn tennis tournament was held at the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon, a district of London. Twenty-two players participated in…
History: Happy Birthday, Paris
Today in History: Happy Birthday, Paris Happy Birthday, Paris! On this day in 1951, Paris celebrated turning 2,000 years old. But it is likely that the City of Lights was already founded around 250 B.C. Paris is home to some…
History: First UEFA European Nations Cup (now UEFA Euro) in 1960
Today in History: First UEFA European Nations Cup (now UEFA Euro) in 1960 The first European soccer championship opened in France in 1960. The event is held every four years in the even-numbered year between the World Cup tournaments. In…