Culture & History

Did you know that on this day, April 1, 1976, Apple was launched?

Did you know that on this day, March 31, 1889, the iconic Eiffel Tower was officially opened?

Did you know that on this day, March 30, 1870, the US adopted the 15th amendment, guaranteeing citizens the right to vote?

Did you know that on this day, March 29, 1848, Niagara Falls waterfall stopped flowing due to an ice jam?

Did you know that on this day, March 28, 1891, the world's first weightlifting championship took place?

Did you know that on this day, March 27, 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Alaska, taking 131 lives?

Did you know that on this day, March 26, 1872, the fire extinguisher was patented by Thomas J. Martin?

Did you know that on this day, March 25, 1954, the first color TV went on sale?

Did you know that on this day, March 24, 1837, black citizens were given the right to vote in Canada?

Did you know that on this day, March 23, 1998, the 70th Academy Awards took place?

Did you know that on this day, March 22, 1963, The Beatles released their first album "Please Please Me"?

Did you know that on this day, March 21, 1963, Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay closed its gates for good?