Happy International Cat Day! First celebrated in 2002, this day honors one of the world’s most beloved pets. With an estimated 500 million cats worldwide, they bring joy, comfort, and stress relief to millions. Today’s the perfect day to spoil…
Today is National Lighthouse Day Observed annually on August 7, National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. At one time, the beacon of light…
History: British ban on cigarette ads on television in 1965On this day in 1965, cigarette advertising was banned on British television, although commercials for loose tobacco and cigars continued until 1991. A similar anti-smoking initiative took place in the United…
History: Last classic VW Beetle rolls off the line in 2003On this day in 2003, the last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the production line in Puebla, Mexico, marking the end of an era. With a total production of 21,529,464…
Today is International Tiger Day The tiger, the largest of the big cats known for its orange-and-black stripes, has been celebrated on International Tiger Day since 2010. This annual event was launched after a summit revealed that 97% of wild tigers…
History: 1st Commercial Jet Test Flight in 1949 On July 27, 1949, the British De Havilland Comet became the world's first jet-propelled airliner to make a test flight in England. This aircraft significantly impacted the airline industry by enabling faster…
History: Ludwig Hohlwein born in 1874On this day in 1874, the famous German poster artist Ludwig Hohlwein was born. Hohlwein was a trained and practicing architect. He moved to Munich in 1906 where he started to focus his talents on…
History: 1st U.S. Railroad Accident The first recorded railroad accident in US history occurred on July 25, 1832, on the Granite Railway in Quincy, Massachusetts. Four individuals invited to observe stone transport were thrown from a vacant car when a…
History: Lithography was invented in 1798 On this day in 1798, German author Alois Senefelder invented the lithographic printing method (from the Greek, "stone printing"). Looking for an inexpensive method for copying his manuscripts, Senefelder was experimenting with etching techniques…
Today is National Lottery Day If you’re feeling extra lucky on July 17th, it might be because it’s National Lottery Day! Celebrate the way lotteries contribute to local and state programs. Historically, lotteries date back to the 15th century. While…