This day in history we feature the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The largest mosque in Abu Dhabi opens to the public on this day in 2008. Trivia – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1994 and 2007. The building complex measures approximately 290 by 420 m, covering an area of more than […]
This day in history we feature Barack Obama. Inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States of America on this day in 2009. Trivia – Barack Obama A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Illinois from 2005 […]
This day in history we feature the Apple Lisa. The first commercial personal computer developed by Apple, released on this day in 1983. Trivia – Apple Lisa Apple Lisa is one of the first personal computers to present a graphical user interface (GUI) in a machine aimed at individual business users. Its development began in […]
This day in history we feature the X-ray machine. The X-ray machine was formally displayed by Henry Louis Smith on this day in 1896. Trivia – X-ray machine An X-ray machine is any machine that involves X-rays. It may consist of an X-ray generator and an X-ray detector. An X-ray generator is a device that […]
This day in history we feature Popeye. The character first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre, on this day in 1929. Trivia – Popeye Popeye the Sailor Man is a fictional cartoon character created by Elzie Crisler Segar. The strip was in its tenth year when Popeye made his debut, but […]
This day in history we feature the Space Shuttle Columbia. The mission’s Space Shuttle STS-107 takes off on this day in 2003. Trivia – Space Shuttle Columbia Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102) was a Space Shuttle orbiter manufactured by Rockwell International and operated by NASA. Named after the first American ship to circumnavigate the upper North […]
This day in history we feature the Wikipedia. A multilingual free online encyclopedia was launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on this day in 2001. Trivia – Wikipedia Wikipedia is maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and using a wiki-based editing system. Wikipedia is the largest and most-read […]
This day in history we feature the Reserve Bank of Australia. The RBA is Australia’s central bank and banknote issuing authority established on this day in 1960. Trivia – Reserve Bank of Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia has had this role since 14 January 1960, when the Reserve Bank Act 1959 removed the central […]
This day in history we feature the National Geographic Society. The National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., United States was found on this day in 1888. Trivia – National Geographic Society The National Geographic Society (NGS), is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational organizations in the world. Founded in 1888, its interests include […]
This day in history we feature the Batman. The live-action TV series Batman was premiered on this day in 1966. Trivia – Batman Batman is an American live-action television series based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It stars Adam West as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/Robin—two crime-fighting heroes […]
This day in history we feature the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges. The Bridges which skirts in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is officially opened on this day in 1986. Trivia – Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges are a side-by-side pair of road bridges on the Gateway Motorway (M1), which […]
