Titanic Discovery Day
Back on this day in 1985 an American-French expedition by led by marine geologist Dr. Robert Ballard located the wreck. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 and over 1,500 lives perished on that fateful night.ti
Back on this day in 1985 an American-French expedition by led by marine geologist Dr. Robert Ballard located the wreck. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912 and over 1,500 lives perished on that fateful night.ti
January 24th, a day for some interesting things in history. Olestra causes "anal leakage", Ted Bundy was executed, a stooge died, and the birth of Eskimo Pies.
1949 - RCA and COLUMBIA introduced the 45 and 33 rpm VINYL RECORDS.
1956 - ELVIS recorded "Heartbreak Hotel", which later became his first million-seller.
1971 - "MASTERPIECE THEATER" PREMIERED ON PBS!!! ALISTAIR COOKE was the original host until 1992
1714 - Henry Mill patented his new invention . . . THE TYPEWRITER. (--Your kids will most likely NEVER use one. )
1894 - One of the earliest motion picture experiments took place at the THOMAS EDISON studio in West Orange, New Jersey
1838 - SAMUEL MORSE introduced his "magic" TELEGRAPH machine to the public in Morristown, New Jersey.
1945 - GEORGE BUSH (the First) and BARBARA PIERCE were married in Rye, New York. Today is their 65th Wedding Anniversary
If you are into history, here is a bit of what happened in the past on this day.