Events
- Apple App Store launched [2008]
- First solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world begins [2007]
- Study supports Out of Africa theory [1997]
- First dot-org domain name registered [1985]
- Telstar 1 communication satellite launched [1962]
- Monkey Trial begins – John Scopes accused of teaching evolution [1925]
Important Celebrations and Functions
Birthdays
- Harvey Ball [1921]
Creator of the 'Smiley' - Owen Chamberlain [1920]
Co-discoverer of the antiproton - Reg Smythe [1917]
Creator of Andy Capp comic strip - Joe Shuster [1914]
Co-creator of 'Superman' with Jerry Siegel - Nikola Tesla [1856]
Pioneer in the field of A/C current - Alvan Graham Clark [1832]
Discoverer of Sirius B white dwarf star
Death Anniversaries
- Doug Marlette [2007]
Creator of 'Kudzu' comic strip - Mel Blanc [1989]
Voice actor for Bugs Bunny, Speedy Gonzales and many more - Johann Gottfried Galle [1910]
First person to view planet Neptune - Louis Daguerre [1851]
Inventor of daguerreotypy for photography - Thomas Wedgwood [1805]
Probably the world's first photographer