1718 – The iconic city of New Orleans was founded by the French and named after the Duke of Orleans.  Since its foundation the city has belonged to three different countries: France, Spain and the United States of America.  These different cultural influences are visible in the unique architecture and... read more →

1992 – Excavation for a new baseball park begins in Cleveland, Ohio.  The field was to be called Gateway, but was commonly known as Jacobs Field; and is home to the Cleveland Indians.  Construction would be completed in 1994, allowing the first game to be played on April 4, 1994... read more →

1943 – Air Canada, formerly Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA), began offering non-stop flights from Canada to England.  An average flight would take approximately 13:25 hours non-stop.  TCA was a pioneer in commercial air travel across the Atlantic Ocean.