Month: June 2015

On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American female astronaut. Here are a few facts you may not know about Sally Ride and other women in space. One: Ride was born in 1951 …

On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York harbor as a gift from France. Here are a few facts you may not have known about the Statue of Liberty. First: Parts …

June 16 is marked as “Bloomsday,” a celebration of the novel “Ulysses” and its author James Joyce. Here are some facts you may not have known about “Ulysses” and its author. First: The events of …

June 15, 1859 marked the start of the Pig War, a conflict between the United States and Great Britian over the international boundary in the San Juan Islands of Washington state. Here are a few …

According to legend, on June 14, 1789, the Reverend Elijah Craig was the first person to distill what today is called bourbon whiskey. Here are a few things you may not know about bourbon whiskey. …

A list of the things that Elvis Presley wanted to be kept in the kitchen at his home, Graceland, at all times: fresh, lean, unfrozen ground meat one case regular Pepsi one case orange drinks rolls …

On June 13, 1967, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson nominated Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court. Here are some things you may not have known about the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court. …

On June 12, 1939, the National Baseball Hall of Fame was dedicated in Cooperstown, New York. Here are some things you may not know about the Hall of Fame. One, the first Hall of Fame …

On June 11, 1959, the first hovercraft was launched off the coast of England. Here are a few things you may not have known about hovercrafts. First, the hovercraft was invented by ship designer Christopher …

Today is the 86th anniversary of the birth of American author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. Here are a few things you might not have known about him: One, Sendak was inspired to become an illustrator …