1882- Founder of the de Havilland Aircrafit Company, Geoffrey de Havilland, is born in England.
This Day in History
1835 - Marks the completion of Hawaii's first sugar plantation. The site would go on to become so successful that the town of Koloa would later become established adjacent to... read more →
1814 - A major milestone is reached for the Railway industry. On July 25 George Stephenson introduces his first steam locomotive, Blücher; this design was intended to haul coal.
1933 - Regina hosts the world's Grain Exposition. The event was designed to stimulate the local economy during the Great Depression. Over 200, 000 people would visit the exposition's 50... read more →
1877 - Construction modernizes Hawaii; marking the first telephone and telegraph line for the island chain.
1955- the Palace of Culture and Science, designed by architect, Lev Rudney, opens in Warsaw, Poland.
1970- Aswan Dam, built across the Nile in Egypt, is opened.
1939- Construction begins on the USS Massachusetts (BB-59).
1980- the Krk Bridge, a reinforced concrete arch bridge, opens in Croatia.
1931- The first air-conditioned ship, the Mariposa, launches.