History & Events

Did you know that on this day, May 8, 1912, Paramount Pictures was founded?

Did you know that on this day, May 7, 1946, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering was founded?

Did you know that on this day, May 6, 1840, the world's first adhesive postage stamp in a public postal system was used?

Did you know that on this day, May 5, 1921, Perfume Chanel No.5 was released?

Did you know that on this day, May 4, 1910, the Royal Canadian Navy was established?

Did you know that on this day, May 3, 1978, the first ever "spam" email was sent out?

Did you know that on this day, May 2, 1918, General Motors bought the Chevrolet Motor Company?

Did you know that on this day, May 1, 1930, the "planet" Pluto was officially named?

Did you know that on this day, April 30, 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy advertised on TV?

Did you know that on this day, April 29, 1953, Space Patrol aired the first 3D television episode?

Did you know that on this day, April 28, 1994, The Simpsons aired its 100th episode?

Did you know that on this day, April 27, 1810, Beethoven composed "Für Elise"?