Today is Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The History of Today

1847 - William Clayton invented the odometer.

1957 - A.J. Foyt won his first auto racing victory in Kansas City, MO.

1960 - Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley appeared on the same TV special and performed the other's hit. Elvis sang "Witchcraft" and Sinatra sang "Love Me Tender."

1965 - "Satisfaction" was recorded by The Rolling Stones.

1978 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that they would no longer exclusively name hurricanes after women.




Daily Quote

While we are postponing, life speeds by.
- Seneca




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