May 06 2024
This day in history we feature Alexei Leonov. The first person to walk in space, leaving his spacecraft Voskhod 2 for 12 minutes on this day in 1965. Trivia – Alexei Leonov Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov was a Soviet and Russian […]
This day in history we feature Nicky Jam. An American singer and actor was born on this day in 1981. Trivia – Nicky Jam Nick Rivera Caminero known professionally as Nicky Jam, is best known for hits such as “X”, […]
This day in history we feature the Gemini 8. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott launched the spacecraft on this day in 1966. Trivia – Gemini 8 Gemini 8 (officially Gemini VIII) was the sixth crewed spaceflight in NASA’s Gemini […]
This day in history we feature the Women’s Boat Race. The first Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge takes place on this day in 1927. Trivia – Women’s Boat Race The Women’s Boat Race […]
This day in history we feature the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. The first national wildlife refuge in the US, is established by President Theodore Roosevelt on this day in 1903. Trivia – Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island […]
This day in history we feature Mikaela Shiffrin. An American alpine skier who has the most World Cup wins of any alpine skier in history was born on this day in 1995. Trivia – Mikaela Shiffrin Mikaela Pauline Shiffrin is […]
This day in history we feature Girl Scouts of the USA. A youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad was founded on this day in 1912. Trivia – Girl Scouts of the USA Girl […]
This day in history we feature Michelle Bachelet. The first female president of Chile was elected on this day in 2006. Trivia – Michelle Bachelet Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria is a Chilean politician who served as United Nations High Commissioner […]
This day in history we feature the Rings of Uranus. Astronomers discover the rings of Uranus on this day in 1977. Trivia – Rings of Uranus The rings of Uranus are intermediate in complexity between the more extensive set around […]
