ON THIS DAY
On this date in 55 BC, Roman forces under Julius Caesar invaded Britain.
It was the original British Invasion... or, you could call it the Brexin.
You thought the Beatles were the first British Invasion -- guess again!
It was like the Beatles, but in togas.
At that time, no one had even heard of the group Roman Forces and they took the country by storm.
In 1791, a patent was granted for the first steamboat. Imagine, a mode of transportation that also got out wrinkles!
On this date in 1829, the very first working typewriter was patented in the U.S. Remember, if it hadn't been for the typewriter, we never would have had Liquid Paper.
In 1907, Magician Harry Houdini escaped from a 75-pound ball-and-chain while underwater at San Francisco's Aquatic Park in 57 seconds. The divorce from the ball-and-chain was later finalized in court.
On this date in 1920, the 19th amendment to the constitution was passed, giving women the right to vote.
Finally, men could share the blame.
Hard to believe we were still at that stage less than 100 years ago.
Finally, men had someone else to blame for the outcome of the elections.
In 1946, a young Norma Jean Baker signed a contract with 20th Century Fox. Her name was changed to Marilyn after dancer Marilyn Miller and her mother's maiden name, Monroe. Sadly, it would all be over in 16 years.
On this date in 1953, the movie "War of the Worlds" was released. I don't want to spoil it for you, but we win. Amazingly, years before Tom Cruise was born. What? Oh, different version. Never mind, not that amazing.
In 1961, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened up in Toronto. Their slogan: "The puck stops here!"
It was the original British Invasion... or, you could call it the Brexin.
You thought the Beatles were the first British Invasion -- guess again!
It was like the Beatles, but in togas.
At that time, no one had even heard of the group Roman Forces and they took the country by storm.
In 1791, a patent was granted for the first steamboat. Imagine, a mode of transportation that also got out wrinkles!
On this date in 1829, the very first working typewriter was patented in the U.S. Remember, if it hadn't been for the typewriter, we never would have had Liquid Paper.
In 1907, Magician Harry Houdini escaped from a 75-pound ball-and-chain while underwater at San Francisco's Aquatic Park in 57 seconds. The divorce from the ball-and-chain was later finalized in court.
On this date in 1920, the 19th amendment to the constitution was passed, giving women the right to vote.
Finally, men could share the blame.
Hard to believe we were still at that stage less than 100 years ago.
Finally, men had someone else to blame for the outcome of the elections.
In 1946, a young Norma Jean Baker signed a contract with 20th Century Fox. Her name was changed to Marilyn after dancer Marilyn Miller and her mother's maiden name, Monroe. Sadly, it would all be over in 16 years.
On this date in 1953, the movie "War of the Worlds" was released. I don't want to spoil it for you, but we win. Amazingly, years before Tom Cruise was born. What? Oh, different version. Never mind, not that amazing.
In 1961, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened up in Toronto. Their slogan: "The puck stops here!"
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