On this day: Tivoli Gardens Opened
On August 15, 1843, Tivoli Gardens opened in Copenhagen. One of the oldest surviving theme parks in the world, this lovely enclave from a bustling city has something for everyone - rollercoasters and fairground attractions, gardens and restaurants, theatres and…
On this day: Cologne Cathedral Was Completed
Construction of Cologne Cathedral was completed on August 14, 1880 - finishing a process which started over 600 years earlier! It claims to have the largest Church façade in the world, and the largest free-swinging bell in the world -…
On this day: Canso Causeway Opened
On August 13, 1955, the Canso Causeway was officially opened with a ceremony involving parades and speeches, meaning that the island of Cape Breton was connected to mainland Canada, so technically no longer an island. (Rail and road traffic had…
On this day: Hawaii Annexation Ceremony
On August 12, 1898, the annexation of Hawaii by the United States was formally completed with a ceremony at 'Iolani Palace. The islands' Queen and other leaders refused to attend in protest of the takeover which had been in effect…
On this day: Babe Ruth’s 500th Home Run
On this date 85 years ago, Babe Ruth became the first member of an exclusive club when he hit his 500th home run. Only 25 other players have reached the mark to date. Ruth's 500th came at League Park in…
On this day: Abbey Road Cover Photo Taken
On August 8, 1969, the cover photo for The Beatles' Abbey Road album was taken by Iain Macmillan, with the band walking across the zebra crossing outside the studio. The site is visited by countless tourists each year, and there…
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