Peter Mundy records the first description of a merry-go-round - May 17th, 1620
On this day in 1620, English traveler Peter Mundy wrote the earliest known description of a carousel ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Mai 20239min
The discovery of the Ozone Hole is announced - May 16th, 1985
On this day in 1985, the discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole was first reported in the scientific journal Nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Mai 202310min
Abe Fortas resigns from the U.S. Supreme Court - May 15th, 1969
On this day in 1969, Justice Abe Fortas stepped down from the Supreme Court due to his involvement in a financial scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Mai 20239min
The NOAA announces that hurricanes will no longer be named solely after women - May 12th, 1978
On this day in 1978, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that it would no longer name hurricanes exclusively after women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Mai 202310min
The B.F. Goodrich Company introduces the tubeless tire - May 11th, 1947
On this day in 1947, the B.F. Goodrich Company announced its development of a tubeless car tire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Mai 20239min
American children's author Shel Silverstein dies - May 10th, 1999
On this day in 1999, beloved children’s author Shel Silverstein died of a heart attack at his home in Key West, Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Mai 202318min
The FDA approves the world's first birth control pill - May 9th, 1960
On this day in 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first commercially produced birth control pill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Mai 20238min
The first glass of Coca-Cola is served - May 8th, 1886
On this day in 1886, Coca-Cola was sold for the first time at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Mai 202311min
