Today in History: Ikko Tanaka born in 1930 On this day in 1930, graphic designer Ikko Tanaka was born in Nara, Japan. Tanaka was known for merging principles of clean, modern design with Japanese traditionalism. He studied art in Kyoto…
Today in History: German Green Party formed in 1980 In the 1970s, environmentalists and peace activists politically organized amongst thousands of action groups. The political party The Greens (German: Die Grünen) was founded on January 12/13, 1980 in Karlsruhe to…
Today is National Milk Day The first day milk arrived by delivery in bottles was on January 11, 1878. National Milk Day commemorates this day and the delivery of this important staple beverage in America. Some trivia? The United States…
Today in History: Howard Chandler Christy born in 1873 On this day in 1873, the American artist and illustrator Howard Chandler Christy was born in Morgan County, Ohio. Christy studied art in New York at the Art Students League and…
Today is National Save the Eagles Day Save the Eagles Day is observed annually on the 10th of January. Some species of eagles are on the endangered list. However, due to the work of scientists and the public, the Bald…
History Today: Steve Jobs debuts iPhone in 2007 On thhis day in 2007, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone - a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera and Web-browsing capabilities, - at the Macworld convention in San…
History Today: David Bowie born in 1947 On this day in 1947, the English singer, songwriter and actor David Robert Jones (professionally known as David Bowie) was born in London. Bowie died of liver cancer in January 2016, two days after…
History Today: First U.S. presidential election On this day in 1789, America’s first presidential election is held. Voters cast ballots to choose state electors; only white men who owned property were allowed to vote. As expected, George Washington won the…
History Today: Joan of Arc born in 1412 Today (supposedly) marks the 609th birthday of the French national heroine and Catholic saint, Joan of Arc (the Maid of Orleans). The peasant girl born in the east of France was said…
Today in History: Construction on the Golden Gate Bridge began in 1933 For a long time, bridging the San Francisco Bay with its dangerous currents and hurricanes was considered an incalculable risk. After all, a strait over 300 feet deep…