David Gilmour’s Historic Guitar Auction: A Record-Breaking Event for Charity
On June 20th, 2019, David Gilmour of Pink Floyd auctioned 126 of his guitars, raising a record-breaking $21 million USD. The auction, held at Christie's in New York City, included…
The Phenomenal Sellout of Pepper Robots: A Landmark in Robotics History
On June 20th, 2015, 1,000 humanoid robots named "Pepper" sold out in under a minute in Japan. Priced at $1,600 each, Pepper was created by SoftBank Robotics Corp. and designed…
The Historic Conviction and Vindication of Muhammad Ali: A Turning Point in Civil Rights and Anti-War Movements
On June 20th, 1967, Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay, was sentenced to five years in prison after a jury deliberated for just 21 minutes. Ali refused to be inducted into…
The Historic Fashion Statement of Gussie Moran at Wimbledon 1949
On June 20th, 1949, tennis star Gussie Moran, known as 'Gorgeous Gussie,' shocked the Wimbledon crowd by wearing a short dress. Her attire, designed to allow her to "look good…
The Ascension of Queen Victoria: A Turning Point in British History
On June 20th, 1837, 18-year-old Victoria ascended the British throne following the death of her uncle, King William IV. She would go on to rule for 63 years, until her…
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and History
Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger announced the freedom of all slaves…
The Legacy of ‘Batman Returns’: Tim Burton’s Gothic Masterpiece
On June 19th, 1992, "Batman Returns," directed by Tim Burton, was released. The film starred Michael Keaton as Batman, Danny DeVito as the Penguin, and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman. Known…
India’s Historic Milestone: The Launch of the APPLE Satellite on June 19th, 1981
On June 19th, 1981, India successfully launched its first satellite stabilized on three axes, the APPLE (Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment) satellite. This milestone marked a significant achievement for the Indian…
The Rocky Horror Show: A Cult Classic’s Journey from Stage to Screen
On June 19th, 1973, "The Rocky Horror Show," a stage production written by Richard O'Brien and directed by Jim Sharman, premiered in London. Starring Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the…
The Curse of Timur’s Tomb: Unraveling the Historical Mysteries and Superstitions
On June 19th, 1941, Soviet anthropologist Michael Gerasimov opened the tomb of Timur, the founder of the Timurid Empire. Inside, he allegedly discovered an inscription warning that whoever disturbed the…