Author: Nourhan Sandouk
This day in history: Happy birthday, Jay Leno!
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
Jay Leno is one of the most recognizable faces in American television history. Known for his friendly personality and sharp humor, Jay spent over two decades …
This day in history: Happy birthday … the universe?
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
If you were looking for an excuse to have a slice of cake today, here is a great one. According to one of history’s greatest scientists, …
This day in history: Test triggers Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 26, 1986, a series of events led to the world’s worst nuclear power plant accident at the Chernobyl station, located in Pripyat, about 65 …
This day in history: Flint Water Crisis officially begins
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
The Flint water crisis is one of the most significant public health and environmental disasters in modern American history. It began on April 25, 2014, when …
Haunting photos of forgotten classic cars
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
Haunting Forgotten Classic Cars Take a look at these forgotten classic cars resting in fields and barns, where time has turned elegance into something raw and …
This day in history: Jane Fonda releases first workout video
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On April 24, 1982, Jane Fonda released her first exercise video, titled Jane Fonda’s Workout, inspired by her best-selling book, Jane Fonda’s Workout Book. The workout …
Weird TV product placements you totally missed
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
Weird TV product placements you totally missed (or thought were just furniture) The television series Chuck featured notorious product placement, including scenes where characters delivered enthusiastic …
This day in history: New Coke launch goe down as one of the biggest product flops in history
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 23, 1985, Coca-Cola made a decision that would go down as one of the biggest marketing failures in history. For the first time in …
This day in history: Bob Marley’s One Love concert against the civil war
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 22, 1978, the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, hosted one of the most important concerts, known as the One Love Peace Concert. The concert …
This day in history: Prince dies at 57
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On the morning of April 21, 2016, Prince Rogers Nelson, known to millions simply as Prince, was found dead at his Paisley Park home and recording …
This day in history: Columbine High School shooting puts gun violence in national spotlight
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On April 20, 1999, two students entered Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, carrying weapons and explosives. In less than 20 minutes, 12 students and one …
This day in history: Grace Kelly & Monaco Prince Rainier host “wedding of the century”
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
In April 1956, American movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in what became known as the Wedding of the Century. Now, 70 …
This day in history: TV personality Dick Clark dies
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On April 18th 2012, Dick Clark, one of the most influential figures in television history, passed away at the age of 82. Known as America’s Oldest …
This day in history: Happy birthday, Posh Spice!
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April 17th marks the birthday of a true icon, Victoria Beckham. Most of us first met her as Posh Spice. Victoria Caroline Adams was born on …
This day in history: Apollo 26 takes off to the moon
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On April 16, 1972, Apollo 16 was successfully launched on its 238,000-mile journey to the moon. This launch marked the start of Apollo 16, the fifth …
This day in history: The Titanic sinks
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On April 15, 1912, the world was shocked by one of the most famous tragedies in history. The RMS Titanic, known as the largest and most …
This day in history: Katharine Hepburn & Barbra Streisand get first Oscar tie
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 14, 1969, during the 41st Oscars, the legendary Katharine Hepburn and the rising star Barbra Streisand both won the award for Best Actress. It …
This day in history: US military drops “Mother of All Bombs” on ISIS complex
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On April 13, 2017, the United States military carried out a massive airstrike in Afghanistan using one of the largest non-nuclear bombs ever built. The weapon, …
This day in history: American Civil War begins
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In 1861, a long-growing tension in the United States finally reached a breaking point. It wasn’t a sudden explosion of violence; historical records show that the …
This day in history: Cher wins Oscar for best actress
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On this day in history, April 11, 1988, Cher, the iconic singer and actress, stood on the stage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to …
