1975- The movie “Jaws” is released

1975- The movie “Jaws” is released

On this day in 1975, the movie Jaws made its debut. No one has ever made so many people afraid of going into the water the way Steven Spielberg did with this film, which portrays the narrative of a big white and extremely aggressive shark that terrorizes beachgoers at...
1812- War of 1812 begins

1812- War of 1812 begins

The United States was frustrated by Great Britain's unfair maritime practices and their opposition to America's intent to conquer Canada. The US perceived Canada as a weak nation impeding its desire to expand its territory. This objective was, nevertheless,...
1837- Charles Goodyear gets rubber patent

1837- Charles Goodyear gets rubber patent

On June 17, 1837, he obtained his first rubber-processing patent. Most people who get a patent go on to make a fortune off industrial applications, but that was not the case for Charles Goodyear. It turns out 1837 was not an excellent financial year for Charles...
1884- Coney Island NY us 1st roller coaster

1884- Coney Island NY us 1st roller coaster

LaMarcus Thompson's Cyclone was first opened to the public on June 26, 1927, 4 decades after its invention. The iconic Cyclone, situated on the corner of West 10th Street and Surf Avenue, is one of the country's oldest and still functional amusement rides....