2012 – Curiosity, a SUV sized rover successfully lands on Mars. The rover’s mission is to explore the red planet, Mars with the following objectives: Determine whether life ever arose... read more →
This Day in History
1914 - The first electric traffic light is installed in the United States of America. The traffic light was mounted in Cleveland, Ohio. The implementation of a traffic control stemmed... read more →
1954 - The uranium rush began with a quirky radiogram message to Gilbert LaBine, “Come quick,” the message read, “I’ve shot an elephant” sent by Albert Zeemel. The discovery of... read more →
1914 - In celebration of the Panama Canal’s grand opening, the American cargo and passenger ship SS Ancon crossed the Panama Canal. The ship carried a delegation of 200 dignitaries... read more →
1870 - The world’s first underground tube railway opens in London, England. Upon opening passengers could be transported by a wooden carriage underneath the River Thames. The tunnel would later... read more →
1961 - The first ever 6 Flags theme park opens in Arlington, Texas. In addition, to becoming the first 6 Flag Park in the franchise chain; the park would become... read more →
1964 - Ranger 7 becomes the first lunar probe to successfully photograph the Moon's surface. For the first time NASA is able to obtain images up to 1000 times more... read more →
1962 - The first inauguration of the TransCanada Highway is completed. The highway links the East and West coasts, allowing travel by vehicle across Canada.
1958- NASA is created.
2002- After approximately 4 years of construction, the CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, opens in Seattle, Washington.