German Government Returns to Berlin (1999)
The Reichstag, a historic legislative government building on Platz der Republik in Berlin, is the seat of the German Bundestag. It is also the meeting place of the Federal Convention,…
First Test Flight of the Shuttle Enterprise (1977)
The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) are two extensively modified Boeing 747 airliners that NASA used to transport Space Shuttle orbiters. One (N905NA) is a 747-100 model, while the other (N911NA)…
Maiden Flight of the Shuttle Colombia (1981)
Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102) was a Space Shuttle orbiter manufactured by Rockwell International and operated by NASA. Named after the first American ship to circumnavigate the globe, and the female…
Maiden Flight of the Boing 737 (1967)
The Boeing 737 is an American narrow-body airliner produced by Boeing at its Renton factory in Washington. Developed to supplement the Boeing 727 on short and thin routes, the twinjet…
Happy Birthday Larry Bell (1894)
Lawrence Dale „Larry“ Bell (April 5, 1894 – October 20, 1956) was an American industrialist and founder of Bell Aircraft Corporation. Bell was born in Mentone, Indiana. Bell moved in…
Swissair is founded (1931)
Swissair was the national airline of Switzerland between its founding in on the 26th of March 1931 and bankruptcy in 2002. On 5 October 2001, commercial flights on most routes…
Happy Birthday Connor Trinneer (1969)
Connor Trinneer (born March 19, 1969) is an American film, stage, and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Charles „Trip“ Tucker III on Star Trek: Enterprise,…
Happy Birthday Jolene Blalock (1975)
Jolene Blalock was born on March 5th, 1975, in San Diego, California, US. She is an American actress and model. She is best known for playing the Vulcan first officer…
NASCAR is incorporated (1948)
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. It is one…
Last Boing 747 delivered to Atlas Air (2023)
Today we celebrate the end of an era. On the 31st of January 2023 the last produced Boing 747, a Boing 747-8 was delivered to Atlas Air. It was emblazoned…
Mazda Company is Founded (1920)
On this day in the year 1920 the Mazda company was initially founded as a cork producing company. Today this proud and innovative automotive company produces over 1 Mio. cars…
First Monte Carlo Rallye (1911)
Today we celebrate the first Monte Carlo Rallye. On the 21st of January 1911 Prince Albert I incepted the rallye and from the start was intended to demonstrate improvements and…
Coca Cola is incorporated (1889)
On this day 136 years ago one of the most successful companies today was incorporated. This company was the first to actively use Marketing to sell their products and gain…
AMC Formation (1954)
Today we celebrate the formation of one of the iconic US car manufacturers AMC. On the 14th of January 1954, 76 years ago, the Hudson Motor Car Company merges with…
Happy Birthday Jim Downing (1942)
Today we celebrate the US racing driver Jim Downing’s 83rd Birthday. Born on the 4th of January 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia, Jim Downing drove for VW, Ford, Toyota, Renault, and…
US National Science Fiction Day
Today we celebrate the US’ „National Science Fiction Day”. What way to celebrate this great nation’s great day with a famous American car – the Chevrolet Camaro that can transform…
VIEWBUG Luminary Award
VIEWBUG wrote: ‚Congratulations! This photo has unlocked the Luminary Award celebrating photographers who inspire others with their creativity and passion, to those who consistently bring light to the community. Whether…