Henry Cavill is a British actor born on this day in 1983, best known for his portrayal of the DC Comics character, Superman. Did you know that: • Mary Kies was granted a patent for a process for “weaving straw with silk or thread” on this day in 1809• Edward Ravenscroft patented a screw-on bottle […]
Superman, a fictional character created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, debuted in the comic book Action Comics on this day in 1938. Did you know that: • Irving Langmuir was granted a patent for an incandescent gas lamp on this day in 1916• The first crossword puzzle book was published by Simon […]
NEW YORK: A rare copy of a Superman #1 comic book that sold on newsstands for a dime in 1939 was purchased for $2.6 million (AED 9m) in an auction. The comic shows Superman leaping over tall buildings on the cover sold to a buyer who wishes to maintain a secret identity as per ComicConnect.com, […]
Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer born on this day in 1966. Nicknamed “Iron Mike” and “Kid Dynamite” in his early career, and later known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet”, Tyson is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Did you know that: • William Hadaway was issued […]
