This day in history we feature the Ingenuity. The Ingenuity helicopter becomes the first aircraft to achieve flight on another planet on this day in 2021. Trivia – Ingenuity Ingenuity, also called Ginny, is a small robotic helicopter operating on Mars. It is part of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission, along with the Perseverance rover, which […]
This day in history we feature Jeff Dunham. An American ventriloquist, stand-up comedian and actor was born on this day in 1962. Trivia – Jeff Dunham Jeffrey Douglas has also appeared on numerous television shows, including Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show and Sonny With a Chance. He has six […]
This day in history we feature the Peak District. The first National Park of United Kingdom was designated on this day in 1951. Trivia – Peak District The Peak District is an upland area in England at the southern end of the Pennines. Mostly in Derbyshire, it extends into Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, West Yorkshire […]
This day in history we feature the Natural Bridges National Monument. A U.S. National Monument was established in Utah on this day in 1908. Trivia – Natural Bridges National Monument Natural Bridges National Monument is located about 50 miles northwest of the Four Corners boundary of southeast Utah, in the western United States, at the […]
This day in history we feature Emma Watson. An English actress, model and activist was born on this day in 1990. Trivia – Emma Watson Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films, as well as for her women’s rights work, she has received a selection of accolades, […]
This day in history we feature Sarah Michelle Gellar. An American actress debuted in the film An Invasion of Privacy at the age of 6 years was born on this day in 1977. Trivia – Sarah Michelle Gellar A leading role on the teen drama series Swans Crossing was followed by her breakthrough as Kendall […]
This day in history we feature Tiger Woods. The youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament on this day in 1997. Trivia – Tiger Woods Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods is an American professional golfer. He is tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men’s major championships, and holds numerous golf records. Woods […]
This day in history we feature Jim Gary. “Twentieth Century Dinosaurs” exhibition opens at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum in Washington, D.C. on this day in 1990. Trivia – Jim Gary Jim Gary was an American sculptor popularly known for his large, colorful creations of dinosaurs made from discarded automobile parts. These sculptures were typically […]
This day in history we feature the Apollo 13. The seventh crewed mission in the Apollo space program was launched on this day in 1970. Trivia – Apollo 13 The craft was launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 11, 1970, but the lunar landing was aborted after an oxygen tank in the service module […]
This day in history we feature Roberto Carlos. A Brazilian former professional footballer who now works as a football ambassador was born on this day in 1973. Trivia – Roberto Carlos Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha known as Roberto Carlos, started his career in Brazil as a forward but spent most of his career as […]
This day in history we feature Elle Fanning. An American actress and the younger sister of Dakota Fanning was born on this day in 1998. Trivia – Elle Fanning Mary Elle Fanning made her film debut as the younger version of her sister Dakota Fanning’s character in the drama film I Am Sam. As a […]
