'Use the Force, Alec' (1914)

360.org - Thursday, 2 April 2020 - While it makes up a major part of his fame, Alec Guinness proved his amazing acting talent goes beyond the part he played in George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy. Guinness is mainly known for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi but has done a bunch of different roles in a wide variety of genres. On the 2nd of April, we celebrate the British actor's birthday in 1914. Read More >>

''You little bastard'' (2018)

360.org - Wednesday, 1 April 2020 - It is the sole day of the year that the so commonly used term 'fake news' is actually a normal part of the day. Media and individuals try to prank people with silly make-believe stories, yet many people enjoy the permission to pull pranks. Today, on the 1st of April we celebrate April Fool's Day. But where did all this madness revolving around this 24-hour pranking period start? Read More >>

Bach, the composer who went to prison (1685)

360.org - Tuesday, 31 March 2020 - Today we congratulate Johann Sebastian Bach with his birthday. Bach was born in 1685 on the 31st of march. He was a very famous composer and he is highly regarded for his musical complexities and stylistic innovations. Read More >>

Happy birthday to Eric Clapton!

It was the year of 1945, on this very day, when Eric Patrick Clapton was born. Clapton is one of the most influential guitarists in the world. He mostly plays rock and blues. In his time Eric has won a total of 18 Grammy awards, but also so many more different awards. Read More >>

Secrets below our feet; the Terracotta Army

On the 29th of March in 1974, a small group of Chinese farmers did a rather jaw-dropping discovery while digging a water well on the land near Xi'an. Beneath their feet was a silent Chinese army that had been standing there on watch for over 2000 years. Luckily, the men had nothing to fear, for it was a Terracotta Army. Read More >>

The Princess of pop

In the year of 1986, on this day, one of the biggest popstars at this moment was born. When you hear the song ��Poker face�� or ��Bad romance�� you immediately know it�s her. Of course it is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta but you�ll probably know her by the name, Lady Gaga. Read More >>

Mister X-ray

On the 27th of March in 1845, an inventor, who would provide healthcare with such a valuable new way of diagnosing and would literally give life a certain transparency, was born in Germany to the name of Wilhelm R�ntgen. He would be a real game-changer for healthcare, as we still use his discovery in hospitals day after day. Read More >>

Beethoven, a historic �rap� battle artist

This is a story about one of the most famous musicians to date. He has influenced much musicians, old and new. This story is about Ludwig van Beethoven. Today we remember him, since he died on this day in the year 1827. Read More >>

1942: Respect for Aretha Franklin!

1905: Jules Verne, future seeing novelist

2011: Who's afraid of Elizabeth Taylor?

1948: Hymns of rock

1617: Pocahontas; uniting new worlds

1602: Harbouring our harbour

1813: Dr Livingstone I presume?

1956: A skiing legend was born today

1919: Do you remember Nat King Cole?

1940: The writer who gave away her Nobel Prize

-44: Julius Caesar, miracle or menace?

1932: The inventor of selfies