Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877
On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Elo 20238min
The Wiffle ball is invented - August 14th, 1953
On this day in 1953, David Nelson Mullany created the first working prototype of the Wiffle Ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Elo 20238min
The Mall of America opens - August 11th, 1992
On this day in 1992, the Mall of America had its grand opening in Bloomington, Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Elo 20238min
A white mob destroys the Noyes Academy - August 10th, 1835
On this day in 1835, a mob of hundreds of white men used a team of oxen to pull an integrated schoolhouse off its foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Elo 202311min
Betty Boop makes her cartoon debut in "Dizzy Dishes" - August 9th, 1930
On this day in 1930, beloved cartoon character Betty Boop made her big-screen debut in the animated short “Dizzy Dishes.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Elo 202312min
The term “global warming” appears in print for the first time - August 8th, 1975
On this day in 1975, American geochemist Wallace Broecker coined the term “global warming.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Elo 20236min
Theophilus Van Kannel patents the revolving door - August 7th, 1888
On this day in 1888, American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted a patent for the revolving door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Elo 20239min
Yankees outfielder Dave Winfield is arrested for killing a seagull - August 4th, 1983
On this day in 1983, New York Yankees’ right fielder Dave Winfield was arrested for accidentally killing a seagull.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Elo 20238min
