remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 07.16.2026
- 07/11/26 07:56 AM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2018: On July 15 France defeated Croatia 4-2 to win its second FIFA World Cup championship. It was one of the highest-scoring World Cup finals in decades.
♦ 2011: Atlantis touches down in Florida July 21, the last of the U.S. shuttle flights.
♦ 2009: On July 16, the Sears Tower in Chicago is renamed the Willis Tower.
♦ 2006: Twitter officially launched, forever changing how people share news, connect, and communicate around … (14 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 07.09.2026
- 07/05/26 05:00 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2015: The Confederate flag is removed from the South Carolina capitol grounds July 10.
♦ 2010: On July 11, Spain captured its first ever World Cup championship by defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in extra over time.
♦ 2006: Twitter launches July 15.
♦ 1994: Brazil defeated Italy in the first World Cup Final decided by penalty kicks, earning Brazil its fourth title.
♦ 1988: Steffi Graf went on to win all four Grand … (13 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 07.02.2026
- 06/26/26 08:25 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2014: Hurricane Arthur became the first hurricane to make U.S. landfall that season, striking North Carolina over the July 4th holiday. Also, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 17,000 for the first time on July 3.
♦ 2004: Maria Sharapova, at just 17 years old, stunned Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon title on July 3, launching her superstar career.
♦ 1997: NASA launches the Sojourner rover on the planet Mars … (12 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 06.25.2026
- 06/19/26 06:16 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2018: On June 24 Women in Saudi Arabia were legally allowed to drive for the first time, ending a decades-long ban.
♦ 2009: On June 25 Michael Jackson passed away, triggering one of the largest global media events in entertainment history.
♦ 2008: On June 29 Spain defeated Germany to win the UEFA European Championship, beginning one of the most dominant eras in international soccer history.
♦ 2007: The first Apple iPhone goes on … (13 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 06.18.2026
- 06/14/26 06:42 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2004: On June 21, SpaceShipOne achieves the first privately funded human spaceflight.
♦ 2002: President George W. Bush formally proposed creating the Department of Homeland Security, one of the largest federal government reorganizations in U.S. history on June 18.
♦ 1996: On June 20 the NBA celebrated the dominance of the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls after their record-setting 72-win season and championship run, a mark that stood for two decades.
♦ 1994: Soccer fans … (15 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 06.11.2026
- 06/06/26 10:58 AM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 06.04.2026
- 05/31/26 05:55 AM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2012: On June 3 Britain celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a grand pageant of more than 1,000 boats on the River Thames.
♦ 2004: Former President Ronald Reagan dies June 5 from Alzheimer's disease.
♦ 1998: On June 3 Germany suffered the tragic Eschede high-speed train derailment, then one of the worst rail disasters in modern European history.
♦ 1994: On June 8 the world was eagerly counting down … (14 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~05.28.2026
- 05/24/26 12:08 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 5.21.2026
- 05/17/26 11:51 AM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2018: From May 19–26 The wedding buzz surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle completely dominated headlines after their royal wedding at Windsor Castle.
♦ 2016: A rare “blue moon” event occurred for astronomy fans on May 22.
♦ 2012: On May 22 SpaceX launched its Dragon capsule on the first commercial mission to the International Space Station.
♦ 1990: North and South Yemen officially united to form the modern Republic of Yemen on May … (16 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 5.14.2026
- 05/10/26 03:11 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2014: Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a bill May 18 annexing Crimea.
♦ 2008: On May 19 The final season buildup for Sex and the City movie release had fans buzzing everywhere.
♦ 2004: Massachusetts same-sex marriage legalization officially began, marking a major milestone in U.S. history on May 19.
♦ 2004: On May 17 American Idol fever swept the country as viewers passionately debated finalists.
♦ 1998: On May 15 The final episode of … (15 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 05.07.2026
- 05/02/26 06:56 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2012: On May 9 Facebook finalized preparations for its IPO, which would become one of the biggest in tech history.
♦ 2010: On May 6 The “Flash Crash” shook Dow Jones Industrial Average, briefly dropping nearly 1,000 points in minutes before rebounding, leaving investors stunned.
♦ 1998: Apple introduced the colorful iMac, on May 6, redefining personal computer design.
♦ 1997: On May 11, the Deep Blue computer beats grandmaster Garry Kasparov at chess. … (12 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 4.30.2026
- 04/26/26 07:17 AM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2018: On May 2 the Apple Inc. became the first U.S. company to be widely recognized as approaching a $1 trillion valuation (it officially hit it later that year).
♦ 2011: Terrorist Osama bin Laden is killed by U.S. soldiers May 2 in Pakistan
♦ 2000: On May 3 the ILOVEYOU virus began spreading globally! It infected millions of computers within hours, causing billions in damage, one of the most destructive cyberattacks ever.
♦ … (17 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 4.23.2026
- 04/10/26 06:10 AM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2014: April 27 marked the canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII by Pope Francis in a historic Vatican ceremony.
♦ 2010: April 24 saw the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4, extending the life and capabilities of the iconic telescope.
♦ 1994: South Africa held its first fully democratic elections, on April 27, leading to the presidency of Nelson Mandela and the official end of apartheid.
♦ … (14 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 4.16.2026
- 04/09/26 08:07 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2010: The Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster occurred on April 20, becoming one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history.
♦ 2005: The first YouTube video is uploaded April 23
♦ 1992: Earth Day celebrations on April 22 were gaining global momentum, raising awareness for environmental protection.
♦ 1990: The shuttle carrying the Hubble Space Telescope launches April 24.
♦ 1986: An April 26 disaster kills 31 at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Kiev, … (11 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 4.09.2026
- 04/04/26 11:55 AM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2014: On April 8 – Microsoft officially ended support for Windows XP after 12 years, marking the end of an era for one of the most beloved operating systems.
♦ 2000: – Tiger Woods won The Masters Tournament 2000, a step toward his historic “Tiger Slam” on April 9.
♦ 1996: On April 13 – NBA legend Michael Jordan helped lead the Chicago Bulls toward their historic 72-win season.
♦ 1994: 1Major League … (16 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 4.02.2026
- 03/30/26 07:16 AM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2018: On April 2 Spotify goes public on the New York Stock Exchange, changing how music streaming companies approach Wall Street.
♦ 2014: The Supreme Court strikes down limits on political contributions April 2.
♦ 2010: On April 3 Apple Inc. releases the first-generation iPad, redefining personal tech and media consumption.
♦ 2004: On April 1 Gmail is announced by Google, initially thought by many to be an April Fool’s joke!
♦ 1985: On April … (15 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 3.26.2026
- 03/21/26 05:12 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2007: The first "Forever Stamp" is unveiled March 26 by the U.S. Postal Service.
♦ 1998: On March 27 “Titanic”—directed by James Cameron—continued its historic box office run, becoming the first film ever to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
♦ 1994: the 67th Academy Awards took place, with “Schindler’s List” taking home Best Picture—an unforgettable cinematic moment on March 27.
♦ 1983: On March 29, Erno Rubik receives a patent for his "Magic Cube" … (13 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 3.19.2026
- 03/14/26 02:40 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 3.12.2026
- 03/07/26 02:47 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 1993: The Senate confirms Janet Reno March 11 as the first female attorney general.
♦ 1990: Mikhail Gorbachev is elected first president of the Soviet Union March 15.
♦ 1972: The epic crime family drama "The Godfather" debuts March 15.
♦ 1949: Nazi broadcaster Mildred Gellars (Axis Sally) is convicted of treason March 10.
♦ 1912: On March 12, Juliette Low founds Girl Guides, now called Girl Scouts.
♦ 1899: Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin receives a … (20 comments)
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remember when: Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 3.05.2026
- 03/04/26 01:06 PM
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
♦ 2004: On Mach 5 lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart was convicted on charges related to insider trading.
♦ 2000: On March 4 the PlayStation 2 launched in Japan, released by Sony in Japan.
♦ 1994: The Supreme Court rules March 7 that parody is fair use of copyrighted material.
♦ 1981: Walter Cronkite anchors his final "CBS Evening News" report on March 6.
♦ 1975: Work begins March 9 on the Alaskan Oil Pipeline.
♦ 1965: On … (16 comments)
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Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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