Somewhere on Earth on on a day not too unlike today…
…in 1718, hundreds of French colonists arrived from across the Atlantic to Louisiana, where some became permanent settlers in present-day New Orleans.
… in 1830, a famous race between a horse-drawn carriage and a steam locomotive nicknamed “Tom Thumb” was ran. Interestingly, the early train has engine trouble and the sturdy horse wins.
… in 1944, the Allied forces in World War II liberated Paris.
… in 1998, a survey found that only 1/3 of Americans used the Internet.
Happy Birthdays and Anniversaries
1530:Czar Ivan IV (“Ivan the Terrible”) of Russia.
1918:Leonard Bernstein, composer and conductor.
1954:Elvis Costello, musician.
Daily Trivia: Answer in the comment section below. Don’t trip if you don’t see your answer appear as I must approve all comments first.
What percentage of Americans use the Internet now, in 2014?
only 85 percent of americans use the internet.
Nearly 87 percent of American adults now use the Internet.
87% of Americans use the Internet now in 2014.
87% of Americans use the internet in 2014
87% of Americans use the internet in 2014