1888 1st baby to be placed in an incubator

1888 1st baby to be placed in an incubator

It wasn’t long ago that a newborn’s care was limited to the confines of the house. As a result, childbirth was frequently a risky experience, with preterm or unwell newborns sometimes dying without medical attention. Hospitals began grouping neonates into...
1993 150,000,000th visitor to Eiffel Tower

1993 150,000,000th visitor to Eiffel Tower

Constructed in 1899 for France’s World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Named for its creator, Gustave Eiffel, the tower has become a cultural icon that is still praised for its elegant design. The Eiffel...
1898 The Goodyear tire company founded

1898 The Goodyear tire company founded

Frank Seiberling founded the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on 29th August 1898. The company was named after Charles Goodyear, who was the inventor of vulcanized rubber. Goodyear is an American multinational tire manufacturing company that is based in Akron, Ohio,...