On this date in 1958, Ben Carlin became the first, and so far only, person to circumnavigate the globe in an amphibious vehicle. Here are some things you may not have known about the trip. …
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Month: May 2016
Alcoholics Anonymous: Helping Since 1935
On this date in 1935, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith met for the first time, forming a relationship that would lead the the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Here are some things you may not …
Continue readingWhat’s the Deal with Luxembourg?
On this date in 1867, Luxembourg gained its independence. At just under 1,000 square miles, it’s considered by some to be the largest European microstate. Here are some things you may not have known about …
Continue readingShakespeare Riot: Guns, Fire and Macbeth
On this date in 1849, about 25 people were killed and more than 120 injured during what came to be known at the Shakespeare Riot. Here are some things you may not have known about …
Continue readingEuropean Union: United for Peace
Today is Europe Day, the anniversary of the first major step toward what is now known as the European Union. Here are some things you may not have known about it. Following World War II, …
Continue readingRoger Bannister: Breaking the Four-Minute Mile
On this date in 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes. Here are some things you may not have known about Bannister and his achievements. Roger …
Continue readingThree Stooges: Making Them Laugh Since 1934
On this date in 1934, the first Three Stooges short film was released. Here are some things you may not have known about the classic comedy trio. The Stooges started out as part of a …
Continue readingRolls-Royce: History on the Road and in the Air
On this date in 1904, Charles Stewart Rolls met Frederick Henry Royce in Manchester, England. Here are some things you may not have known about the history of Rolls-Royce. Henry Royce built his first car …
Continue readingWashington, D.C.: A Capital Idea
On this date in 1802, Washington D.C. was incorporated as a city. Here are some things you may not have known about the American capital. Since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, there have been …
Continue readingKing James Bible: The Standard Since 1611
On this date in 1611, the King James Bible was published for the first time. Here are some things you may not have known about it. The first known efforts to translate the Bible into …
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