History: First Davis Cup Final in 1900 On this day in 1900, the first Davis Cup final took place between the United States and Great Britain, then playing under the name of the British Isles. The first competition was held…
History: Last Edition of the Saturday Evening Post in 1969 The Saturday Evening Post is an American magazine was a weekly publication from 1897 until 1963, then every two weeks until 1969. From the 1920s to the 1960s, it was…
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 and made…
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 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. Direct link…
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: 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 is National Serpent Day Across religions and cultures, the serpent has been used as a symbol of evil, medicine, fertility and much more. Recognizing serpents and snakes alike, February 1st observes National Serpent Day. Around the world, there are…
History: The first car to break 100mph On this day in 1905, British driver Arthur MacDonald became the first to break 100 miles per hour in an automobile at Daytona Beach, Florida, US. MacDonald was driving a 90hp Napier owned…
History: Mazda founded in 1920 On January 30, 1920, Jujiro Matsuda (1875-1952) forms Toyo Cork Kogyo, a business that makes cork, in Hiroshima, Japan; just over a decade later the company produces its first automobile and eventually changes its name…