The Birth of Oktoberfest: Celebrating Bavarian Culture
On October 12, 1810, the first Oktoberfest was celebrated in Munich, Germany, originally conceived as a grand horse race to honor the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. This festive occasion marked the beginning of a cherished tradition that would evolve into one of the world’s largest and most […]
Zachary Taylor and Richard Nixon Marry Future First Ladies
June 21, 1810, and June 21, 1940, marked the wedding days of two future U.S. Presidents to their first ladies. Zachary Taylor, who would become the 12th President of the United States, married Margaret Mackall Smith, while Richard Nixon, who would become the 37th President, married Thelma Catherine “Pat” Ryan. These unions not only shaped […]