History: End of World War II in Europe
Today in History: End of World War II in Europe On this day in 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end. As the news of Germany’s surrender reached the rest of the world, joyous crowds gathered to…
Peter Tchaikovsky born in 1840
Today in History: Peter Tchaikovsky born in 1840 Today is the birthday of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky who is famous for many masterpieces such as "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake." The classical music great would turn 179 years old…
Today is National Nurses Day!
Today is National Nurses Day! Today is the first day of Nurses Week, which begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday). It is a celebration of the meaningful work that nurses do each…
Today is International Tuba Day
International Tuba Day Today is International Tube Day (celebrated on the first Friday of each year). We do not play the tuba and know little about the instrument's history (you can learn all about the tube at www.tubaday.com) but we…
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Originating in the 1860′s with Mexican-American communities in the American West, Southwest and Northwest, the American Cinco de Mayo began as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of…
Today in History: Audrey Hepburn died in 1993
Today in History: Audrey Hepburn died in 1993 On this day in 1963, screen legend Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston) passed away. The British film and fashion icon was one of Hollywood's largest movie stars during the 1950s and…
Today: James Brown born in 1933
Today in History: James Brown born in 1933 On this day in 1933, James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), was born in Barnwell, South Carolina. The singer and songwriter was a major musical figure of 20th-century…
Today: Walter Schnackenberg born in 1880
Today in History: Walter Schnackenberg born in 1880 On this day in 1860, Walter Schnackenberg was born in Bad Lauterburg, Germany. Schnackenberg found his vocation as a draughtsman and painter while still very young. At the age of 19, he…
History: 1939 New York World’s Fair
Today in History: 1939 New York World’s Fair On April 30, 1939, the New York World’s Fair opened its doors to the public. Using the motto “Building a World for Tomorrow,” the opening ceremony featured a speech by President Franklin…
Today is International Jazz Day!
Today is International Jazz Day! When Louis Armstrong was asked what the definition of jazz was, he famously replied, "If you've got to ask, you'll never know." Today is a worldwide day of celebration of jazz and its unique history.…