by Vincent Rainey | Jan 19, 2021 | On This Day
What deposits where discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity Rover? Thomas Edison’s electric system employing overhead wires was first put in service where in the world? The world’s largest gathering took place on this day in India and attracted a...
by Vincent Rainey | Jan 18, 2021 | On This Day
On this day 1871 the German Empire was founded in the aftermath of 3 successful wars by which former North German state? Happy heavenly birthday Archibald Alexander Leach b Jan 18 1904 in Bristol, England. One of Hollywood’s most popular and enduring stars...
by Vincent Rainey | Jan 17, 2021 | On This Day
Happy heavenly birthday Muhammed Ali – b Jan 17 1942. Who was the first boxer ever to defeat this heavyweight great ? On this day 1929 Popeye made his debut appearing in the newspaper comic strip Thimble. Who was Popeye’s bearded rival ? Happy heavenly...
by Vincent Rainey | Jan 16, 2021 | On This Day
The Persian Gulf War began on this day 1991. What was the codename of the US & Western Allies NATO operation to rush troops to Saudi Arabia ? The very last episode of the first colour TV Western involving the Cartwright family was aired on this day 1973 . Name...
by Vincent Rainey | Jan 15, 2021 | On This Day
Happy heavenly birthday Martin Luther King – born on this day 1929. However in which city was he tragically assassinated ? On this day 2009 US Airways Flight No 1549 , piloted by Captain Chesney ” Sully” Sullenberger III landed miraculously without...
by Vincent Rainey | Jan 14, 2021 | On This Day
On this day 1900 the psychological drama/opera ‘Tosca’ premiered in Rome’s Constanzi theatre. The composer ? On this day 1954 baseball star Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe – which baseball team did he star for during his glittering career ?...
