On August 22 in history, the first Geneva Convention was adopted, Cadillac was founded in Detroit, the theft of the Mona Lisa was announced, and Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th home run. (READ MORE)
August 11 in History: Mars’ Moons, Hedy Lamarr’s Invention & Mall of America Opens
Discover what happened on August 11 in history, including the discovery of Mars’ moons, Hedy Lamarr’s groundbreaking communications patent, the opening of the Mall of America, and other memorable events. (READ MORE)
July 14 in History: The Tape Measure Is Patented, Jane Goodall Begins Her Research, and New Horizons Reaches Pluto
On July 14 in history, the tape measure was patented, Jane Goodall began studying chimpanzees, “The Blair Witch Project” premiered, and New Horizons explored Pluto. (READ MORE)