This day in history we feature Yi So-yeon. An astronaut and biotechnologist who became the first Korean to fly in space was born on this day in 1978. Trivia – Yi So-yeon Yi So-yeon was born to father Yi Gil-soo and mother Jeong Geum-soon, and raised in Gwangju, South Korea. Yi studied at Gwangju Science […]
This day in history we feature Nikki Glaser. An American stand-up comedian, actress, podcaster, radio host, and television host was born on this day in 1984. Trivia – Nikki Glaser Nikki Glaser was the host of the television series Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, which premiered on Comedy Central and Much on February 9, 2016. […]
This day in history we feature Iga Świątek. The first professional tennis player representing Poland to win a major singles title was born on this day in 2001. Trivia – Iga Swiatek Iga Świątek is currently ranked world No. 1 in women’s singles by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Świątek is a three-time major singles […]
This day in history we feature the European Space Agency. An intergovernmental organization dedicated to space exploration and research was established on this day in 1975. Trivia – European Space Agency The European Space Agency is an organisation of 22 member states dedicated to the exploration of space. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Paris, […]
This day in history we feature Space Shuttle Discovery. The first space shuttle to dock with the International Space Station was completed on this day in 1999. Trivia – Space Shuttle Discovery Space Shuttle Discovery is a retired American spacecraft. The spaceplane was one of the orbiters from NASA’s Space Shuttle program and the third of […]
This day in history we feature Gulshan Devaiah. An talented Indian actor known for his versatility and unconventional roles in Hindi cinema was born on this day in 1978. Trivia – Gulshan Devaiah Gulshan Devaiah is known for his roles in Shaitan, Hate Story and Hunterrr. His performance in Shaitan was critically praised and earned […]
This day in history we featue the Linnanmäki. An amusement park in Helsinki, Finland was opened on this day in 1950. Trivia – Linnanmäki Linnanmäki is owned by the non-profit Children’s Day Foundation, which operates the park in order to raise funds for Finnish child welfare work. In 2019, the foundation donated €4.5 million, and […]
This day in history we feature Georgia Wareham. An Australian cricketer who plays for the national cricket team as a leg spin bowler was born on this day in 1999. Trivia – Georgia Wareham Georgia Lee Wareham at domestic level, she plays for Victoria and the Melbourne Renegades. In April 2018, she played six matches […]
This day in histoy we feature Erik Weihenmayer. The first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the Himalayas, was on this day in 2001. Trivia – Erik Weihenmayer Erik Weihenmayer is an American athlete, adventurer, author, activist and motivational speaker. As a result of this accomplishment he was featured on the […]
This day in history we feature G-Eazy. An American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Oakland, California was born on this day in 1989. Trivia – G-Eazy Gerald Earl Gillum’s first major-label album, These Things Happen, was released on June 23, 2014, and peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. It featured the […]
This day in history we feature the Grand Hotel Bucharest. The Intercontinental Hotel in Bucharest opens, on this day in 1971. Trivia – Grand Hotel Bucharest The Grand Hotel Bucharest is a 24-story 87 m high-rise five-star hotel situated near University Square, Bucharest, in Sector 1. Opened in 1971 as the Inter-Continental Bucharest, it is […]
