Today is Asteroid Day, marking the anniversary of the 1908 Tunguska Event, the largest asteroid impact on earth in recent history. Here are some things you may not have known about both of them. On …
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Month: June 2016
Apple I: Function over Form
On this date in 1975, Steve Wozniak tested the first prototype of the Apple I computer. Here are some things you may not have known about the beginning of Apple. Steve Wozniak met Steve Jobs …
Continue readingSaxophone: A Bridge Between Woodwinds and Brass
On this date in 1846, Adolphe Sax patented the saxophone. Here are some things you may not have known about the instrument and its inventor. Adolphe Sax was born in Belgium in 1814. His parents …
Continue readingHelen Keller: Unwavering Advocacy for the Disadvantaged
Today is the birthday of Helen Keller, who was born in 1880. Here are a few things you may not have known about her. She was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama to Arthur Keller, the editor …
Continue readingO Canada: The True North Strong and Free
On this date in 1880, ” O Canada ” was performed for the first time. Here are some things you may not have known about the Canadian national anthem. First: The lyrics were originally written …
Continue readingTitle IX: Ensuring Equal Rights in Education
On this date in 1972, Title IX of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 was amended to prohibit sexual discrimination by educational programs receiving funds from the federal government. Here are some things you …
Continue readingCuyahoga River: From Flames to Fish
On this date in 1969, the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, caught fire. Here are some things you may not have known about what was once one of America’ most polluted waterways. The mouth of …
Continue readingGreenland: It’s Not As Big As You Think
On this date in 2009, Greenland assumed self-rule as an autonomous region of Denmark. Here are some things you may not have known about Greenland. Greenland is the largest island in the world. But it’s …
Continue readingHotline: Linking Washington to Moscow Since 1963
On this date in 1963, the governments of the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to establish direct communication between Washington and Moscow. Here are some things you may not have known about the …
Continue readingIceland: A Northern Light
On this date in 1944, Iceland declared its independence from Denmark and became a republic. Here are some things you may not have known about Iceland. Iceland is located in the northern Atlantic Ocean, between …
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