'Sometimes � history needs a push' (1924)

360.org - Tuesday, 21 January 2020 - Vladimir Lenin might not be the most amiable person mankind has known, but how and why did he accomplish the things he did? The Russian legend passed away on the 21st of January in 1924, but what is the story behind his actions? And do the effects of his actions still affect us? Read More >>

Audrey's legacy to the world (1993)

360.org - Monday, 20 January 2020 - At present time, most people will probably know her for her blasting performances as a British actress in movies like Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady. But Audrey Hepburn accomplished so much more than just brilliant acting. On this day twenty-five years ago, the 20th of January of 1993, the beloved woman died of cancer. Although people mourned her passing and felt like an icon was gone, she never really left. Read More >>

This man invented the copy machine (and some other interesting stuff) (1736)

360.org - Sunday, 19 January 2020 - On the 19th of January in 1736, an inventor was born in Greenock, Scotland. James Watt, the son of James Watt and Agnes Muirhead, would turn out to be the creator of a new power-era. Read More >>

Today it is Kevin Costner�s birthday!

On this day in the year 1955, famous actor and director Kevin Costner was born in Lynwood, California. Costner is mostly known for his acting in roles as tough individuals with complex emotions. He starred in famous movies like �Dances With Wolves�, �The Bodyguard�, �Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves� and �The Postman�. Read More >>

Captain James Cook: from farmer to legend

On January 17 in 1773, the well-known Captain James Cook was the first explorer who crossed the Antarctic Circle with his ship, �The Resolution�. He was sent on a mission to explore new continents in the southern seas after he discovered New Zealand and Australia�s Great Barrier Reef. Read More >>

Never getting tired of tyres

Back in 1853, on the 16th of January, a little French boy was born, who would grow up to always be able to play with childhood toys; cars. Accompanied by his brother �douard, he founded the Michelin Tyre Company and they would become excellent businessmen. Today people celebrate the birth of Andr� Michelin, who would end up in the Automotive Hall of Fame with his brother. Read More >>

Wiki, we keep on learning

Have you ever been looking for information on the internet? It doesn�t really matter what it's about, because there is one site, that will almost always pop up first in your browser; Wikipedia. The site has grown insanely since its launch on the 15th of January in 2001. Momentarily, the number of articles is 5.548.789, but by the time you read this text, the number has already risen significantly. Read More >>

''The stuff that dreams are made of''

Humphrey DeForest Bogart wasn't an ordinary actor. With his on-screen debut in The Petrified Forest, he quickly became one of the most legendary American actors. Sadly, the man with the recognizable appearance; raincoat, hat, cigarette in his hand and an undeniably thick American accent, passed away on the 14th of January in 1957, caused by the cancer he struggled with. Yet, as they say, his fame outlived him. Read More >>

2000: William Henry Gates III steps down from the most powerful company in the world

2010: A massive earthquake strikes Haiti

1922: The discovery of the life-saving insulin treatment

2016: There�s a music legend waiting in the sky, David Bowie

2007: How Apple changed our phones and our lives

1942: A brief history of Hawking

1999: �I did ~~not~~ have sexual relations with that woman�

1907: Maria Montessori; A role model with perseverance

1933: The start of building the Golden Gate Bridge

1936: The first hit parade was launched in Billboard Magazine

1969: The greatest Formula One driver in the world

1953: An iconic fashion designer died