On this date in 1949, the Berlin Airlift ended. Here are some things you may not have known about the effort to keep West Berlin supplied during a blockade by the Soviets. Following World War …
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Month: September 2016
Washington National Cathedral: The Nation’s House of Prayer
On this date in 1907, construction began on the Washington National Cathedral. In 1990, construction was completed. Here are some things you may not of known about what is known as America’s “National House of …
Continue readingAround the World by Airplane in 175 Days
On this date in 1924, the first aerial circumnavigation of the world was completed. Here are some things you don’t know about the feat. Two years before the successful attempt, the British made the …
Continue readingModel T: The Everyman’s Automobile
On this date in 1908, the first Ford Model T left the factory. Here are some things you may not have known about the iconic car. Contrary to popular belief, the Model T wasn’t the …
Continue readingPresidential Debates: A Short History Long on Influence
On this date in 1960, Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy participated in the first presidential general election debate. Here are some things you may not have known about that debate and those that followed. …
Continue readingBob Marley: One Love For Music
On this date in 1980, Bob Marley played what would be his final concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Here are some things you may not have known about him. Robert Nesta Marley was born on …
Continue readingNational Geographic Magazine: 9 Things You Didn’t Know
On this date in 1888, the first issue of National Geographic magazine was published. Here are some things you may not have known about it. The magazine is now known for its use of vivid …
Continue reading“The Hobbit”: 5 Things You Didn’t Know
On this date in 1937, “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien was published for the first time. Here are some things you may not have known about the book. Tolkien was professor of Anglo-Saxon at Pembroke …
Continue readingRMS Olympic: An Inauspicious Start for Titanic’s Sister
On this date in 1911, the RMS Olympic collided with the HMS Hawke off the Isle of Wight. Here are some things you may not have known about the collision involving one of the Titanic’s …
Continue readingSimon & Garfunkel in Central Park, 35 Years Later
On this date in 1981, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel played their landmark “Concert in Central Park.” Here are some things you may not have known about the show. Simon & Garfunkel met as children in …
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