History
On this day in 1502: The fourth and final voyage of Christopher Columbus launched
On this day in 1502, master navigator and admiral Christopher Columbus, long considered the “discoverer” of the New World, set sail...
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On this day in 1994: Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president
Nelson Mandela is widely regarded as one of the most important figures of the 20th century, not only in his...
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On this day in 1961: Alan Shepard, Jr., made a 15-minute suborbital flight in the Freedom 7 spacecraft
Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. (November 18, 1923 – July 21, 1998) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. In 1961, he became...
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On this day in 1814: Napoleon landed on the island of Elba to serve the first of two exiles
Napoleon abdicated on April 11, 1814 and was exiled to the island of Elba on the 4th of May, where...
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On this day in 1892: The birth of Baron von Richthofen, The Red Baron – Top Aviator
Manfred, baron von Richthofen, German Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen, by name the Red Baron or German der rote Freiherr or der rote Kampfflieger (“the Red Fighter...
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Why is the 1st of May a holiday?
May 1st, also known as May Day, has been celebrated for centuries as a day of springtime festivals, fertility rites,...
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World Economic Forum
The world was never the same after the World Economic Forum was founded in 1971. What started as a small...
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The History of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, also known as the FSE, has a rich history dating back to the 16th century. Originally...
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20 years ago, Apple launched the iTunes Store
It was the summer of 2003 when Apple first released the iTunes store and the world was forever changed. Little...
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The story behind the Bank of England
The Bank of England has been a cornerstone of the British economy for centuries. It has been a major influence...
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