This day in history we feature the London Underground. The world’s oldest underground railway opens on this day in 1863. Trivia – London Underground The London Underground also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent counties of […]
This day in history we feature Catherine Middleton. Catherine a member of the British royal family was born on this day in 1982. Trivia – Catherine Middleton Catherine Elizabeth Middleton is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne, making Catherine the […]
This day in history we feature the SpaceX Dragon. The first private spacecraft to carry astronauts to orbit was launched on this day in 2010. Trivia – SpaceX Dragon Dragon was privately developed spacecraft built by the American corporation SpaceX. The first of two test flights was launched on December 8, 2010, and the second […]
This day in history we feature the Royal Opera House. An opera house and major performing arts venue in Covent Garden, central London opens on this day in 1732. Trivia – Royal Opera House The large building is often referred to as simply Covent Garden, after a previous use of the site. It is the […]
This day in history we feature A. R. Rahman. Indian composer A.R. Rahman, known as “the Mozart of Madras,” was born on this day in 1967. Trivia – A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer and songwriter, popular for his works in Indian cinema; predominantly in Tamil and […]
This day in history we feature Burj Khalifa. The current tallest building in the world, officially opens in Dubai on this day in 2010. Trivia – Burj Khalifa Khalifa Tower, known as the Burj Dubai is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is known for being the world’s tallest building. The Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and […]
This day in history we feature Bradley Charles Cooper. An American actor and filmmaker born on this day in 1975. Trivia – Bradley Charles Cooper Bradley Charles Cooper is the recipient of various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and two Grammy Awards, in addition to nominations for nine Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Cooper appeared […]
This day in history we feature Mel Gibson. An American actor, film director, and producer born on this day in 1956. Trivia – Mel Gibson Mel Gibson is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocalyptic action series Mad Max and […]
This day in history we feature Abu Dhabi International Airport. An international airport in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi was opened on this day in 1982. Trivia – Abu Dhabi International Airport The airport, located 16.5 nautical miles east of Abu Dhabi city, is the second largest in the UAE after Dubai International Airport, serving […]
This day in history we feature the Taipei 101. The tallest building in the world was opened on this day in 2004 to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Trivia – Taipei 101 Taipei 101 formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a supertall skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. This building was officially classified as the […]
This day in history we feature the Dubai Frame. It is an observatory, museum, and monument in Zabeel Park, Dubai which was opened on this day in 2018. Trivia – Dubai Frame The Dubai Frame holds the record for the largest frame in the world. The building has a height of 150.24 meters and a […]
