Fact of the Day

In 1924, half the cars in the world were Fords.

Today in History

1889 Eiffel Tower Opens Eiffel Tower officially opens for dignitaries and an award ceremony in Paris, France; designed by Gustave Eiffel and built for the Exposition Universelle, at 300 meters high, it holds the record for the tallest man-made structure for 41 years

Today's Birthdays

1887 Jose Maria Usandizaga

1950 Ed Marinaro

1939 Karl-Heinz Schnellinger