Today in history
Kendrick Lamar woke up, grabbed his coffee, dropped a verse… and snagged a Pulitzer Prize.
In honor of Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, World Art Day has been celebrated on April 15 since 2012. This day was set up by the International Art Association (IAA) to raise awareness about creative activities all around the globe.
World Quantum Day is officially celebrated on April 14th.
🧬💥 TODAY IN HISTORY – April 9, 1900 – Paul Villard woke up in Paris and thought, “Today’s a solid day to discover a new type of radiation that’s gonna totally change science… and also create a green superhero in the future.”
While the world was still getting over the crazy shoulder pads of the ’80s, a group of visionaries figured the internet really needed a solid browser. That’s how Mosaic Communications was born, which later became the well-known Netscape Communications Corporation.
Three bearded dudes in a garage in California start a company called… Apple. Yeah, you heard that right. Apple, like the fruit. Because apparently “Uncle Steve’s Computer” didn’t sound professional enough.
On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey sent out the first tweet. This was a huge deal for the Digital Creative Economy because it kicked off a revolution in communication. From that moment on, the 280-character limit started boosting creativity, turning ideas into cultural movements and putting the power of instant communication right in the palms of millions.
On March 20, 1999, Legoland California opened its doors, turning dreams into reality with giant LEGO blocks. How can you use your creativity to build your own empire?
On March 19, 1895, the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, filmed their first movie using the cinematograph, a brand-new invention they had just patented.
Today, March 18th, we’re vibing with the memory of 1965, the year Alexei Leonov stepped out of his capsule and dove into the unknown.
