National Sandwich Day
Today, November 3rd, is National Sandwich Day. Sandwiches are a versatile food that can vary from a simple snack to something that…
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The Flight of the Spruce Goose
On November 2nd 1947 the Hughes H-4 Hercules, or Spruce Goose, made its first, last and only flight. Only one model was ever built…
National Devilled Egg Day
Today, November 2nd, is National Devilled Egg Day. Devilled eggs, also known as eggs mimosa, date back to at least ancient Rome. T…
The Lisbon Earthquake
On 1st November 1755 the city of Lisbon in Portugal was hit by an earthquake, followed by fires and a tsunami. The city was almost…
National Deep Fried Clams Day
Today, November 1st, is National Deep Fried Clams Day. Clams are a bivalve molluscs, although not everything called a clam is edib…
The Death of Harry Houdini
On October 31st 1826 the illusionist and stunt performer Harry Houdini died. Houdini, whose initial claim to fame was as an escape…
National Caramel Apple Day
Today, October 31st, is National Caramel Apple Day. Not to be confused with candy or toffee apples, these are also known as taffy …
The War of the Worlds
On October 30th 1938, film director Orson Welles broadcast a radio adaptation of H.G. Wells's scientific romance (what would be ca…
National Candy Corn Day
Today, October 30th, is National Candy Corn Day. Candy corn is a type of candy which looks like corn that was first created in the…
The Execution of Sir Walter Raleigh
On 29th October 1618 Sir Walter Raleigh was executed by being beheaded. Raleigh was an explorer, writer, soldier, poet, aristocrat…
