Andy Warhol is Born
On August 6, 1928, Andrew Warhola, who would become renowned as Andy Warhol, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Warhol’s early life was marked by modest beginnings in a working-class family of Slovakian descent. His father, Andrej Warhola, was a coal miner, and his mother, Julia Warhola, was a seamstress. Warhol’s upbringing in Pittsburgh, combined with […]
First Nonstop Flight to North America From Europe
On April 13, 1928, history is made as aviators Captain Hermann Köhl, Major James Fitzmaurice, and Baron Ehrenfried Günther Freiherr von Hünefeld complete the first nonstop flight from Europe to North America. Departing from Baldonnel Aerodrome in Ireland, the intrepid crew navigates treacherous weather and technical challenges to land their Junkers W33 aircraft in Greenly […]
Mickey Mouse Makes His Debut in “Steamboat Willie”
November 18th, 1928, witnessed the debut of the beloved Mickey Mouse in the animated short film “Steamboat Willie.” This iconic character would go on to become the mascot of The Walt Disney Company.
Penicillin
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first true antibiotic, revolutionizing medicine and saving countless lives.