ON THIS DAY
It was on this date in 1782 that Britain officially recognized the United States and won $10,000 on the old "What's My Line" show.
In 1839, the first Opium War between China and Britain erupted. That's where the phrase was coined, "Don't shoot until you see the reds of their eyes!"
On this date in 1896, Idaho became the first U.S. state to grant voting rights for women so they could share the blame.
In 1900, the very first auto show is held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Being the first year, it was understandable why four guys named Otto showed up. The biggest problem in previous years was simply that there were no autos to show.
On this date in 1917, first class postage went up to three cents. Boy, just think if you had bought some forever stamps back then. These days, that doesn't even cover the tip.
In 1952, Charles Birdseye introduced frozen peas.
Finally, a vegetable that could double as an ice pack!
By giving each of the peas men's names, he was able to sing, "Freeze a jolly good fellow."
The fact that no one had ever thought of just sticking peas in a freezer before then is simply amazing.
Hard to believe it took that long to develop frozen food, especially in places like Russia.
The very first coast-to-coast color TV broadcast took place on this date in 1953. Unfortunately, NBC chose to show a documentary on zebras and penguins in the Antarctic.
On this date in 1956, "The Wizard of Oz" was shown on TV for the very first time. To be honest, people weren't as impressed when it went from black and white to color.
In 1839, the first Opium War between China and Britain erupted. That's where the phrase was coined, "Don't shoot until you see the reds of their eyes!"
On this date in 1896, Idaho became the first U.S. state to grant voting rights for women so they could share the blame.
In 1900, the very first auto show is held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Being the first year, it was understandable why four guys named Otto showed up. The biggest problem in previous years was simply that there were no autos to show.
On this date in 1917, first class postage went up to three cents. Boy, just think if you had bought some forever stamps back then. These days, that doesn't even cover the tip.
In 1952, Charles Birdseye introduced frozen peas.
Finally, a vegetable that could double as an ice pack!
By giving each of the peas men's names, he was able to sing, "Freeze a jolly good fellow."
The fact that no one had ever thought of just sticking peas in a freezer before then is simply amazing.
Hard to believe it took that long to develop frozen food, especially in places like Russia.
The very first coast-to-coast color TV broadcast took place on this date in 1953. Unfortunately, NBC chose to show a documentary on zebras and penguins in the Antarctic.
On this date in 1956, "The Wizard of Oz" was shown on TV for the very first time. To be honest, people weren't as impressed when it went from black and white to color.
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