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Professor Walter's History Lessons
http://www.professorwalter.com/
Interesting and random historical facts, as told by witty and clever Uncle Walter.
"Quick glimpses into history and the ramifications felt today. New history lessons added daily."
- Added on: Nov 1st, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Jennifer Myrna
- Listed in: History Big History
- Tags: history historical facts history facts big history random historical facts random history
Recent Posts
Gone, but not forgotten, at least on television
In February of 1940 nine men in Hershey, Pennsylvania started the Ice Capades. For over fifty years their ice skating performances were a part of American culture. However, times changed, and in 1995 Ice Capades went out of business. There hav...
The first time a United States President attended a synagogue service
In 1874 President Ulysses S. Grant and his full cabinet attended the dedication of the Adas Israel Congregation in Washington D.C. This was the first time an American President had attended such a service. This was a political attempt by Grant to...
Sometimes it is something simple like a schedule error that has the biggest impact
Seth MacFarlane is currently the highest paid television writer and producer in television history. He has three shows currently on the air: Family Guy, American Dad, and The Cleveland Show. His success is unparalleled in television. And it nea...
Go ahead, drop that computer on the floor
In 1978 Apple Computer began work on a business computer based on its popular Apple II system. The new computer would be called the Apple III. The computer was announced on May 19th 1980 and shipped the following fall. The Apple III was plagu...
The Bellamy Salute
In 1892 Francis Bellamy, a Baptist Minister and Christian socialist created the Pledge of Allegiance."I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all"President...
Always Pack Your Items in Wallpaper
In 1957, inventors Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes were working to create a new type of tectured wallpaper by trapping air between two layers of plastic. The wallpaper idea never worked out, but they did invent AirCap cellular cushioning, and st...
