On 24th of October 1946 the first photo from Space was taken.
Earth from Space #OnThisDay
The Optical Phonograph #OnThisDay
Thomas Edison claimed that it would ‘do for the eye what the phonograph does for the ear.’
The Tuxedo #OnThisDay
It was back on October 10th 1886 that it is said wealthy American merchant banker James Brown Potter wore a dinner jacket to the Autumn Ball at Tuxedo Park, New York.
Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales #OnThisDay
On the 3rd of October 1283 Dafydd ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, Wales was executed on the orders of Edward I of England.
Abbey Road #OnThisDay
On 26th of September 1969 The Beatles released the album ‘Abbey Road.’
The Twist #OnThisDay
On 19th of September 1960 ‘The Twist’ by Chubby Checker reached #1 in the US Billboard Hot 100.
Luna 2 #OnThisDay
On 12th of September 1959 the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), launched Luna 2. It was to be the first spacecraft to impact on the moon.
Beard Tax #OnThisDay
On 5th of September 1698 Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, introduced a beard tax.
The Fugitive: #OnThisDay
On 29th of August 1967 the final episode of ‘The Fugitive’ starring David Janssen was shown on US TV.
Television #OnThisDay
Kim Foden with her 30 line televisor which can be seen in Orkney’s Wireless Museum
