Month: September 2015

Sixty years ago today, actor James Dean was killed in a car wreck in central California. Here are some things you may not know about the actor and his death. He was born on February …

Today is the 80th birthday of musician Jerry Lee Lewis. Here are some facts you may not have known about the man they call “The Killer.” Jerry Lee Lewis was born in Ferriday, Louisiana to …

On this date in 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered the world’s first antibiotic, penicillin. Here are a few facts about Fleming and his discovery. Fleming was born in 1881 in Scotland. After moving to London to …

On this date in 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe replaced the Ulnar Collateral Ligament in the throwing arm of Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Tommy John. Here are some things you may not have known about what …

On this date in 1780, American general Benedict Arnold abandoned his post at West Point when it was discovered that he had made a deal with the British Army to surrender the fortification. Here are …

On this date in 1889, the Nintendo Company was founded. Here are a few things you may not have known about the game company. Its original name was Nintendo Koppai or Nintendo Playing Card Company. …

On this date in 1961, the Peace Corps was officially authorized by the United States Congress. Here are a few facts you may not have known about the Peace Corps. It was established by by …

Today is the 103rd anniversary of the birth of animator Chuck Jones. Here are some things you may not have known about him. First, Charles Martin Jones was born in Spokane, Washington, and later moved …

On this date in 1851, the first issue of the New York Times was published. Here are a few things you may not have known about “The Gray Lady.” It was founded as the New-York …

  On this date in 1859, Joshua Norton of San Francisco, declared himself Emperor of the United States. Here are some facts you may not have known about Emperor Norton the First. He was born …