Born on this day in 1942, Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer, activist, and entertainer. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the twentieth century. Did you know that: • Leroy Firman received a patent for the telephone switchboard on this day in 1882• Punchboards […]
Bob Ross was an American painter, art instructor, and television host born on this day in 1942. Did you know that: • Edmond Halley, an English scientist who calculated the orbit for Halley’s Comet, which was then named after him, was born on this day in 1656• “Asterix” was first published in the French magazine […]
Muhammad Ali was elected to “Ring” magazine’s Boxing Hall of Fame on this day in 1987. Did you know that: • Solymon Merrick of Springfield, Massachusetts, patented the first wrench on this day in 1835• George Orwell published “Animal Farm” in the United Kingdom on this day in 1946• Helen McCrory was a British actress […]
