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