Once upon a time ... Lehman Brothers (2008)

360.org - Monday, 16 September 2019 - There was no way the three brothers Henry, Emanuel and Mayer could have known that their company, which initially started as a small grocery shop, would turn out to be one of the biggest modern investment banks in the world. Read More >>

Outside the box (1978)

360.org - Sunday, 15 September 2019 - The name 'Cassius Clay' may not make many heads turn, but when people hear 'Sportsman of the 20th century', their interest might be spiked. The man in question is the legendary boxing-champion, who became known as Muhammad Ali. Read More >>

Tutti Frutti, aw Rooty! (1955)

360.org - Saturday, 14 September 2019 - Music brings people together. It doesn�t matter what kind of music it is. Today in 1955 was a moment to remember concerning Rock and Roll. Little Richard�s record Tutti Frutti was released on September 14 1955. It became a model for Rock and Roll. In 2010, The US Library of Congress National Recording Registry added the recording to its registry, because it heralded a new era in music. Read More >>

And you get a car! And you get a car! And you ...

How would you like to get a car? A brand new one. Wouldn�t it be wonderful? So thought the audience of the TV talk show Oprah Winfrey. She had an audience of 276 people on September 13, 2004 and she gave away some cars. At first 11 cars. However, finally she gave away 276 Pontiac G-6�s. Everyone in her studio got a brand new car, worth $28.500. Read More >>

Jacqueline Bouvier becomes Jackie Kennedy

Today in 1953 Jacqueline Lee Bouvier legally became Misses John Kennedy. The two said �yes� in Newport, Rhode Island and held a reception with over 1200 guests. Their wedding was considered the biggest social event of the season. Read More >>

Where were you?

Where were you when the black cloud rose above New York? The day almost three thousand people died. The day four American flights where hijacked. Today, in the year 2001. Where were you on the 9th of September? Read More >>

A masterpiece coming home

Guernica is a small town in the north of Spain. The town was bombed in the year 1937. The attack was very controversial because it involved the bombing of civilians, not opposing forces. The bombing was part of the Spanish Civil war. No one is sure how many people died. But the records range from 153 to 1654. The town�s name might sound familiar. This is because Pablo Picasso named his famous painting after the town. The painting portrayed the horror caused by the bombing and war itself. Read More >>

A romcom legend was born

Hugh Grant was born on the 9th of September, in the year 1960. That day happens to be today! The actor is well known for his many appearances in romantic comedy movies. He broke through with his movie �Four weddings and a funeral�. Read More >>

1664: The city that never sleeps wakes up

1923: The international force of justice

1997: Goodbye England's rose

1980: The Gotthard tunnel opens

1882: Thomas Edison: parasite of technology

1965: The man with tiger blood

1952: Left-handed legend

1934: MGM's first animated cartoon

1997: Death of a princess

1930: Getting rich by reading a lot

1932: Beloved Hollywood star Ingrid Bergman was born on this day

1837: The famous fermented Worcestershire Sauce