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…
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 is National Nude Day On July 14th, laundry is unnecessary. Enjoy an air bath or explore the naturist movement. National Nude Day is a way to keep cool on a hot, sticky summer day. Nudist groups around the world…
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…
Today in History: First World Cup in 1930 On this day in 1930, the first-ever World Cup football matches were played simultaneously in host city Montevideo, Uruguay. France defeated Mexico 4-1 while the United States defeated Belgium 3-0. 13 teams…
Today in History: Rolling Stones's 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…
Today in History: U.S.A. Coca Cola Changes Formula in 1985 The Coca Cola company makes one of worst decisions in marketing history when it decides to change it's original formula and introduces "New Coke." This was a resounding flop and…
Today in History: First UEFA European Nations Cup (now UEFA Euro) hosted 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.…
Today in History: The Bikini Two small pieces of fabric caused major turmoil at the beaches at the end of the 1940s. French fashion designer Louis Reard gave them a name: bikini. The first bikini was presented on July 5,…