Today is National Liqueur Day A liqueur is a strong alcoholic beverage that has been sweetened with herbs, fruits, nuts, cream, or spices. Liqueurs are traditionally served as after-dinner drinks or mixed with coffee. The word “liqueur” comes from the…
History: United States Navy founded in 1775 On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first American naval force. Thus began the long and prestigious heritage of the United States Navy. Between 1922 and 1972, the Navy celebrated…
Today in History: First Olympic Games in Asia in 1964 On this day in 1964, the 18th modern Olympic Games opened in Tokyo. It was the first time that the Games were hosted by an Asian country. Tokyo was originally…
Today in History: Great Chicago fire of 1871 The fire that destroyed most of Chicago’s business district began in a barn on the evening of October 8, 1871. A very dry summer and early autumn fanned the fire, which raged…
Today in History: KLM formed in 1919 The official airline of the Netherlands, Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. or KLM, is the oldest airline that still operates under its original name. The first flight of the airline took place on May…
Today in History: Air France formed in 1933 The French airline was formed on this day in 1933 and this is always a great reason to show another example of Air France's wonderful poster art. The poster will be part…
Today in History: La Moulin Rouge opened its doors in 1889 On this day in 1889, the French cabaret Moulin Rouge opened its doors on the Boulevard Clichy in the Montmartre district of Paris. The venue was famous for its…
History Today: James Bond makes his theatrical debut in 1962 The fictional British spy with the code name 007 was featured on the big screen for the first time in Dr. No. Based on the 1958 Ian Fleming novel of…
Today is National Golf (Lover's) Day! Some avid golfers might suggest any and every day is Golfer's Day. But on this day, it's official. Golfer's Day is an opportunity to be thankful that someone invented this addicting, yet relaxing hobby.…
Today in History: First Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1920 The First Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Horse Race open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older was run at Longchamp Race Course, Paris, France. The inaugural running was…