This Week In American History: On October 1, 1908 Henry Ford’s Model T went on sale for the first time. Sold by the Ford Motor Company, it was the first car designed to be affordable for ordinary people. The Model T and the Emergence of Affordable Motor Vehicles Modern cars were first built in Germany by Karl Benz in 1885. Meanwhile, the first American cars were built in … [Read more...]
World Tourism Day
September 27th marks World Tourism Day. This annual celebration attempts to promote tourism, its importance to society and impact on society. The day of celebration has occurred since 1980. According to the World Tourism Organization “This date was chosen to coincide with an important milestone in world tourism: the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes on 27 September 1970.” … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: The “Battle of the Sexes”
This Week In American History: On September 20, 1973 Billie Jean King, a top women’s tennis player, beat Bobby Riggs, a former No. 1 ranked men’s tennis player, during what came to be known as the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match. Bobby Riggs was a self-proclaimed male chauvinist who had claimed women were inferior to men. Billie Jean King went on to beat Bobby Riggs 6-4, 6-3, … [Read more...]
This Week In Alaskan History: The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
This Week in Alaskan History: On September 19, 1903 the Weekly Fairbanks News was established. Today it’s known as the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. When C.W. “Bill” Snedden took over as the owner and publisher of the FDNM in 1950, the publication became instrumental in the Alaska statehood movement. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner’s Origins The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner began as the … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Jane Addams
This Week In American History: Jane Addams was born on September 6, 1860. She was a humanitarian who founded the Hull House in Chicago, civil rights activist who was a founder of the NAACP, and pacifist whose efforts saw her awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 – the first American woman to receive the award. Jane Addams’ Early Life Jane Addams was born on September 6, 1860 in the … [Read more...]
Prepping Vehicles for Colder Weather
Winter is right around the corner. That means it’s time to prepare your vehicle for colder weather. Colder weather conditions can make your car prone to damages. Emergency supplies in your car are critical in case of an accident. Before traveling, check your vehicle and make sure it’s safe to drive. How to Prepare There are several ways you can prepare your car for colder weather … [Read more...]
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