Today in History: Birthday of the "Man Who Saved the World"
M.C. Millman
Stanislav Petrov is well known for his role in preventing World War III, earning him the title of the "Man Who Saved the.... read more
Today in History: The First Day of Clown College
M.C. Millman
On September 1, 1968, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College opened its doors, giving the world a new.... read more
Today in History: 100 Years Since the Knessiah Gedolah
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Klal Yisroel around the world was deeply moved a number of years ago to see video footage of the Chofetz Chaim, the.... read more
Today in History: First Transatlantic Telegraph Sent by Queen Victoria of Britain to U.S. President Buchanan
by M.C. Millman
The Queen's message expressed her joy for the two countries' new connection and the hope for continued.... read more
Today in History: Inventor of the Popsicle Is Born
M.C. Millman
Born on August 11, 1894, Frank Epperson accidentally invented the Popsicle when at the young age of eleven, he left a glass.... read more
Today in History: Los Angeles Jewish Community Center Shooting
Today in History: U.S. Patent Office Opens Its Doors
M.C. Millman
July 31, 1790, marks the opening day of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the day the first patent was.... read more
Yesterday in History: The First Patent for Chewing Gum
M.C. Millman
One hundred fifty-four years ago yesterday, July 27, 1869, Amos Tyler received U.S. Patent Number 93,141 for "Improved.... read more
Today in History: USS Thresher Is Launched, Sinking Two Years Later With 129 Onboard
Today in History: Secret Service Is Officially Launched to Combat Counterfeit Bills
by M.C. Millman
In the early 1800s, each of the United States's 1,500 private banks issued its own unique paper money with designs that.... read more
Today in History: News of the Louisiana Purchase Is Publicized by President Jefferson
by M.C. Millman
The official announcement of the Louisiana Purchase, made on July 4, 1803, doubled the size of the U.S. when 828,000.... read more
Today in History: Accidental Inventor of Safety Glass is Born
M.C. Millman
Like many other innovative findings, the discovery of safety glass began as an accident that has changed our lives for the.... read more
Today in History: Indian Point Park Opens in Buchanon
M.C. Millman
It's hard to remember a time before the Indian Point Energy Center nuclear power plant existed, but a park was opened in.... read more
Today in History: The First Commercial Roller Coaster In America Opens
M.C. Millman
In 1884, visitors to Coney Island were eagerly awaiting the day of June 16 to ride.... read more
Today in History: Pepsi Syringe Hoax Costs the Company $35 Million
M.C. Millman
June 9, 1993, was the beginning of a costly hoax for PepsiCo, requiring ultimate.... read more
Today in History: Father of Fingerprinting Leaves His Mark
M.C. Millman
In the 1870s, a unique discovery led Scottish physician Dr. Henry Faulds to study fingerprinting, earning him the title.... read more