Today is National Umbrella Day
Today is National Umbrella Day The umbrella keeps us dry from the rain and can also protect us from the heat of the sun. The basic umbrella was invented some 4000+ years ago, evidenced in the ancient art of Egypt,…
History Today: Davis Cup established in 1900
Davis Cup Established in 1900 On this day in 1900, American collegian Dwight Filley Davis inaugurated the Davis Cup by challenging British tennis players to compete against his Harvard team at the Longwood Cricket Club in Massachusetts. Davis, who devised…
History: The Boy Scouts of America: Building Leaders Since 1910
History: The Boy Scouts of America: Building Leaders Since 1910 Founded on this day in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has been shaping young leaders for over a century. Through outdoor adventures, community service, and skill-building activities, it teaches…
History: Adolph Sax, father of the saxophone, died in 1894
History: Adolph Sax, father of the saxophone, died in 1894 Adolph Sax was the son of Charles Joseph Sax (1791–1865), a maker of wind and brass instruments, as well as of pianos, harps, and guitars. Adolphe studied the flute and…
History Today: Winter Olympic Games open in Grenoble
History Today: Winter Olympic Games open in Grenoble On this day in 1968, the 10th Winter Olympic Games open in Grenoble, France. 37 countries participated. Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy won three gold medals in all the alpine skiing events. In women's…
History: Premiere of Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times in 1936
On this day in 1936, Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" premiered in the United States. Chaplin himself wrote and directed the movie and starred as the main character. The film was banned in Germany and Italy for its alleged communist tendencies.…
History Today: John Boyd Dunlop born in 1840
History Today: John Boyd Dunlop born in 1840 Scottish inventor and veterinary surgeon, John Boyd Dunlop, was born on February 5, 1840. Dunlop re-invented pneumatic tires for his child's tricycle and developed them for use in cycle racing. He sold…
History: Winter Olympic Games open in Japan
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. View at https://tinyurl.com/yc3kfmt4…
Today: National League of Baseball founded in 1876
History Today: 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 1903,…
Today is National Serpent Day
Today is National Serpent Day National Serpent Day, observed annually on February 1, celebrates the fascinating world of snakes, emphasizing their ecological importance and cultural significance. These reptiles, often misunderstood, play vital roles in ecosystems as predators and prey, helping…