Tag: Recreation

Gilgamesh

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Gilgamesh was a historical king of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, a major hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, and the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic poem written in Akkadian during the late second millennium BC. Continue reading →

Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier

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Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (26 August 1740 – 26 June 1810) and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier (6 January 1745 – 2 August 1799) were paper manufacturers from Annonay, in Ardèche, France best known as inventors of the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon, globe aérostatique. Continue reading →

Tennis rule book was Sphairistike

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The English sportsman, Walter Clopton Wingfield published the Tennis or Lawn Tennis rule book called, Sphairistike, in 1873. Continue reading →

First Closed-Circuit Road Race in France

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The Automobile Club of France held a closed-circuit road race at Course de Perigueux in 1898. Continue reading →

First Tennis Club

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In 1872, a Tennis club was founded by Harry Gem in Leamington, England.
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King Richard I of England

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Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. Continue reading →

Solo Transatlantic Sailboat Race

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Beginning in Plymouth, England and ending in New York, NY, USA, in 1960. Continue reading →

Modern Day Trampoline

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George Nissen, American gymnast developed the modern day trampoline in 1936.
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Racing Purse on Record was £40

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During the reign of King Richard I, the Lion-Heart, circa 1190, a racing purse of £40 was offered to English knights competing in a 3-mile (4.8-kilometre) race.
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Basketball in the Philippines

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American physical education teachers at the Young Men’s Christian Association Centre in Manila introduced the sport of basketball to girls. Continue reading →