- On this day in 1965. The Beatles song ” Ticket to Ride” single goes number 1. “Ticket to Ride” was the first Beatles recording to break the three-minute mark.
- On this day in 1570. The 1st atlas, with 70 maps, was published. Abraham Ortelius, a book collector and engraver published the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theater of the World) – the world’s first atlas.
- On this day in 1906. The Wright Brothers patent an aeroplane. Orville and Wilbur Wright were granted U.S. Patent 821393 for a “Flying Machine”. With the granted patent, the Wright Brothers had control over their design, they could grant or deny permission to use their design and were entitled to a royalty.
Please feel free to add your piece of history (something personal or just general history).
Theatrum Orbis Terrarum or Theatrum orbis terrarum refers to an atlas by Dutch cartographers Abraham Ortelius. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Wright 1906 Patent (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Wright brothers (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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Love love Ticket to Ride—big memories—I actually saw the Beatles in Atlanta in 1965–my grandfather took all of us grandkids–I was the youngest so I don’t remember too much–the Supremes opened for them–I do remember that 🙂
Thank you for happy thoughts!!!
Thank you so much Julie for adding your piece of history! That was such a wonderful thing of your grandfather to do, I’m sure he had a lot of patience!
Fascinating to learn about the first Atlas.
Yes! In 1570! I’m having so much fun learning all this history. Thank you so much for your comment.