Today In History

[Florida Couple]

Mr loves history, super cool.  thank you for sharing!

[rachelvarga]

Here are some things that happened today in history. The most important one of all Albert Einstein introducing the theory of special relativity because it changed our fundamental view of the Universe. It seems boring to us but it really is special. I don't pretend to understand it but I do understand why if you travel to the nearest star at the speed of light and return it will be eight years for you but when you return everyone will be decades older.

1905 Albert Einstein introduces his theory of special relativity

1979 Sony introduces the Walkman, first popular portable cassette player

1934 1st x-ray photo of the entire body, Rochester, NY

1905 Albert Einstein introduces his theory of special relativity

1931 Ice vending machines introduced in Los Angeles 25 lbs, 15 cents

1889 Frederick Douglass named US Minister to Haiti

1881 1st international telephone conversation, Calais, Maine to St Stephen, New Brunswick

1870 James W. Smith of South Carolina is one of 1st African Americans to attend West Point

1863 Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Lee's northward advance halted

1776 1st vote on Declaration of Independence for Britain's North American colonies

1963 - U.S.A. Zip Code Introduced1963: The US Post Office instituted the Zip Code asking everyone to use their Zip Codes on return addresses after the name of city and state whenever possible to help speed the process of mail delivery.

1966 - Vietnam US Bombing Offensive1966: A new bombing offensive against fuel installations in North Vietnam's and over the next few days destroyed 25% of North Vietnam's petroleum facilities.

1863 Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Lee's northward advance halted

1200 In China, sunglasses are invented

1517 1st burning of Protestants at the stake in the Netherlands

1847 1st US postage stamps go on sale, 5 cent Franklin and 10 cent Washington, NYC

1862 Battle at Booneville Mississippi: Confederate superior power-driven out

• 1862 Battle of Malvern Hill [Poindexter's Farm], day 7 of 7 days battles, Union forces repel Confederate attack, Tactical Union victory (US Civil War)

[sgtaliin9150]

The most important one of all Albert Einstein introducing the theory of special relativity because it changed our fundamental view of the Universe. It seems boring to us but it really is special.

I love the stuff he wrote about about gravity and time. Fascinating stuff.

[Chicagobob]

You're making me feel old!  :'(  I actually remember 3 of those things.