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Pride and Prejudice First Published
January 27, 1813
Pride and Prejudice, a novel by Jane Austen, is first published in 1813. The story follows the romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. To date, the book has sold some 20 million copies worldwide.
Pride and Prejudice, a novel by Jane Austen, is first published in 1813. The story follows the romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. To date, the book has sold some 20 million copies worldwide.
Atari’s Pong is Released
November 29,1972
Pong, one of the earliest arcade video games, is released by Atari. The first prototype has been installed at Andy Capp’s Tavern, consistently earning four times more revenue than other coin-operated machines, around US$35–40 per day. Patrons come to the bar, lining up around the corner … Continue reading
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Tagged computer, Sports, technology, Video-game
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Pong, one of the earliest arcade video games, is released by Atari. The first prototype has been installed at Andy Capp’s Tavern, consistently earning four times more revenue than other coin-operated machines, around US$35–40 per day. Patrons come to the bar, lining up around the corner … Continue reading
Suzuki Born
October 17, 1898
Music lovers across the world celebrate the birth of Shin’ichi Suzuki 鈴木 鎮 on October 17th. Born in 1898, Suzuki becomes the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education and an influential and controversial pedagogue. He speaks often of the ability of all … Continue reading
Music lovers across the world celebrate the birth of Shin’ichi Suzuki 鈴木 鎮 on October 17th. Born in 1898, Suzuki becomes the inventor of the international Suzuki method of music education and an influential and controversial pedagogue. He speaks often of the ability of all … Continue reading
Hallucinogenic Effects of LSD Discovered
April 16, 1943
Albert Hoffman, a Swiss chemist, accidentally consumes Lysergic acid diethylamide, a semi-synthetic drug derived from ergot, a grain fungus that typically grows on rye. Upon taking the drug, Dr. Hoffman is disturbed by unusual sensations and hallucinations. In his notes, … Continue reading
Albert Hoffman, a Swiss chemist, accidentally consumes Lysergic acid diethylamide, a semi-synthetic drug derived from ergot, a grain fungus that typically grows on rye. Upon taking the drug, Dr. Hoffman is disturbed by unusual sensations and hallucinations. In his notes, … Continue reading
Fred McFeely Rogers Born Today
March 20, 1928
Fred McFeely Rogers is born March 20, 1928 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He will become famous for creating and hosting the popular children’s show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (1968–2001), which features his gentle, soft-spoken personality, puppets and a trip to a magical … Continue reading
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Fred McFeely Rogers is born March 20, 1928 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He will become famous for creating and hosting the popular children’s show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (1968–2001), which features his gentle, soft-spoken personality, puppets and a trip to a magical … Continue reading