The world’s population exceeded 4 billion in 1974. Continue reading
Founding of the Muslim Navy
Abd Allah ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Sarh, the governor of southern Egypt, founded the Muslim navy. Continue reading
First Automobile Club Founded
The Automobile Club de France was founded in Paris in 1895. Continue reading
French Poetry of Arthurian Legends
Robert de Boron, a French poet composed French language verses in 1200 about Joseph d'Arimathie and Merlin. Continue reading
Egypt Production Candy Confections
Egyptians produced candy confections of fruit, nuts, spices, and honey in 1000 BCE. Continue reading
First Benoist Airboat Airliner Flights in Florida
Benoist Airboat No. 43 airliner flew weekday flights between Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL, USA from January 1 to March 21, 1914. Continue reading
Woman Smoking in Cigarette Ad
A woman smoking appear in a cigarette ad in the Southern Tobacco Journal, Richmond, VA, USA, in 1897. It was scandalous for the time period. Continue reading
Galileo Observed the Universe with Powerful Telescope
Galileo Galilei examined the night sky with a high powered telescope with sufficient resolving power for astronomical observation in Padua, Italy in 1609. Continue reading
French Freighter Used a Cooling Unit
The French refrigerated freighter Frigorifique was outfitted with a cooling unit designed by Charles Teller in 1877. Continue reading
Kwame Nkrumah
Kwame Nkrumah PC (21 September 1909 – 27 April 1972) was a Ghanaian politician and revolutionary. Continue reading