On this Day

ON THIS DAY: End of World War I (1918)

On November 11, 1918, the signing of the Armistice of Compiègne brought an official end to the hostilities on the Western Front, effectively concluding...

ON THIS DAY: Sesame Street premieres (1969)

On November 10, 1969, the iconic children’s television show Sesame Street premiered in the United States. Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett,...

ON THIS DAY: Rolling Stone Magazine launched (1967)

On November 9, 1967, Rolling Stone magazine released its first issue in San Francisco, founded by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph Gleason. Initially...

ON THIS DAY: Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)

On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall, a stark symbol of the Cold War and division between East and West Germany, was unexpectedly opened....

ON THIS DAY: Remembering Alekos Alexandrakis (2005)

On this day, we remember Alekos Alexandrakis (1928-2005), one of Greece's most beloved actors, known for his remarkable talent and significant contributions to Greek...