Question of the Day

Which city is known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World”?

Fact of the Day

No one knows what Machu Picchu was used for, but some believe it was a royal estate or a secret ceremonial center.

Today in History

1896 First modern Summer Olympic Games open in Athens, Greece; American athlete James Connolly becomes the first modern Olympic champion when he wins the triple jump (then 2 hops and a jump); later places 3rd in long jump and 2nd in high jump

Today's Birthdays

1898 Pete DePaolo

1985 Garrett Zablocki

1871 Alexander of Wales