Interesting tidbits from today in history
On this day in history, in 1928, Mickey Mouse made his debut appearance in Steamboat Willie!
Did you know that on this day in 1969, the first-ever message was sent between two computers connected through ARPANET, the precursor to the internet?
Today marks the 158th anniversary of the first issue of National Geographic magazine, published on this day in 1888.
On this day in 1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was born.
November 2, 2000, is a significant day in computer history as Microsoft released Windows Me, the final release in the Windows 9x family.
On this day in 1959, the first-ever successful test flight of a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft, the Convair XFY Pogo, took place.
Did you know that on this day in 1920, KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, became the first commercially licensed radio station in the United States?
Today marks the 139th birthday of Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two scientific fields.
On this day in 1947, Howard Hughes piloted his Spruce Goose plane for its first and only flight, setting a record for the largest wingspan of an aircraft.
November 2, 1966, is the birthdate of David Schwimmer, best known for his role as Ross Geller in the TV show Friends.
On this day in 1512, Michelangelo’s iconic paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were unveiled to the public for the first time.
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Did you know that on this day in 1986, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda video game, one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history?
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Watergate scandal, when five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
On this day in 1889, North Dakota and South Dakota were admitted as the 39th and 40th states of the United States.
November 2, 1995, witnessed the first-ever meeting between Presidents Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin, marking a historic event in United States-Russia relations.
Did you know that on this day in 1898, Cheerios, one of the most popular breakfast cereals, was introduced by General Mills?
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of Microsoft Windows 2.0, the second major release of the Windows operating environment.
On this day in 1869, the first issue of the scientific journal Nature was published, which is still in print today.
November 2, 1755, is the birthdate of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French Revolution.
On this day in 1974, the Freedom of Information Act was enacted in the United States, providing access to government information.
Did you know that on this day in 1953, the United States conducted the world’s first hydrogen bomb test, codenamed Mike?
Today marks the 110th anniversary of the completion of the Great White Fleet, a United States Navy group of battleships that circumnavigated the world.
On this day in 1983, Turkish-Armenian scientist, inventor, and businessman, Hrant Dink, was born.
November 2, 2004, saw the launch of Halo 2, one of the most successful video games in history, bringing in $125 million on its first day.
On this day in 1895, the first gasoline-powered race in the United States took place, with six cars racing a 54-mile course around Chicago.
Did you know that on this day in 1929, the first-ever color television broadcast took place in New York City?
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the euro as an official currency in 12 European Union countries.
On this day in 1879, the first electric streetlight was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, illuminating Public Square.
November 2, 1988, witnessed the creation of the World Wide Web (www) as Internet pioneer Robert Tappan Morris wrote the first internet worm.
On this day in 1947, Howard Hughes’s Spruce Goose plane flew for the first and only time, lasting for just under one minute.
Did you know that on this day in 2000, the first crew was permanently stationed on the International Space Station (ISS)?
Today marks the 84th anniversary of the completion of Mount Rushmore, with the final carving, that of Theodore Roosevelt, finished on this day in 19
On this day in 1898, Cheerios, originally named CheeriOats, was invented and introduced as a ready-to-eat breakfast cereal.
November 2, 1917, is the birthdate of jazz legend and the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald.
On this day in 1890, New York City’s first rapid transit system, the El, began operations, revolutionizing urban transportation.
Did you know that on this day in 1936, the world’s first-ever regular high-definition television service began broadcasting in London, England?
Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the United States and the Soviet Union came to the brink of nuclear war.
On this day in 1995, a ballot measure to make California the first U.S. state to legalize marijuana was defeated by a wide margin.
November 2, 1999, witnessed the creation of the euro, the new currency of 11 European Union countries, replacing their national currencies.
On this day in 1949, the first-ever National Basketball Association (NBA) game was played, with the Toronto Huskies facing the New York Knicks.
Did you know that on this day in 1868, the American inventor and businessman, John Wesley Hyatt, patented celluloid, the world’s first plastic?
Today marks the 48th anniversary of the release of the album Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones, featuring hits like Brown Sugar and Wild Horses.
On this day in 1909, the world’s first airship, the Zeppelin LZ 1, took flight, paving the way for future airship travel.
November 2, 1920, witnessed the first commercial radio station, KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, broadcasting the 1920 U.S. Presidential election results.
On this day in 1966, the Cuban sugar industry was nationalized by Fidel Castro, marking a significant milestone in the Cuban Revolution.