May 03 2024
French cyclist, Paul Cornu, flew the first helicopter on this day in 1907. Did you know that: • The first shipment of canned pineapple from Hawaii came in on this day in 1895• “Fantasia” animated film by Walt Disney, starring […]
Born on this day in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., often referred to as Teddy or his initials T. R., was an American politician, conservationist, and naturalist, who served as the twenty-sixth president of the United States. Did you know that: […]
The Smurfs first appeared in the story “Johan and Pirlouit” by Belgium cartoonist Peyo on this day in 1958. Did you know that: • The first plastic surgery was performed in England on this day in 1814• A patent for […]
Walt Disney’s film “Jungle Book” was released on this day in 1967. Did you know that: • Charles Strite was granted a patent for his invention – the automatic pop-up toaster on this day in 1921• Zach Efron is an […]
Disney’s 50th-anniversary party started from the weekend, but it’s hardly going to be a one-day affair. This is going to be an 18-month party. And celebrations will be held not only in the Magic Kingdom but at the other three […]
Born on this day in 1986, Usain Bolt is a Jamaican retired sprinter, widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time. Did you know that:• John Hampton patented Venetian blinds on this day in 1841• The first practical […]
The first test footage for Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie” with Mickey Mouse was created on this day in 1928. Did you know that:• The publication of “Fellowship of the Ring”, the first volume of “Lord of the Rings” by J. […]
Born on this day in 1856, Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system. Did you know that:• Carl Friedrich […]
Meryl Streep is an American actress and singer born on this day in 1949. Often described as the “best actress of her generation”, Streep is particularly known for her versatility and accents. Did you know that:• John Howe patented a […]
Born on this day in 1971, Mark Wahlberg is an American actor, producer, restaurateur, and former rapper. He became the protagonist in two films in the Transformers live-action film franchise, Transformers: Age of Extinction and Transformers: The Last Knight. Did […]
