Today is Thursday, May 14, 2026

The History of Today

1787 - Delegates began gathering in Philadelphia for a convention to draw up the U.S. Constitution.

1853 - Gail Borden applied for a patent for condensed milk.

1878 - The name Vaseline was registered by Robert A. Chesebrough.

1913 - The Rockefeller Foundation was created by John D. Rockefeller with a gift of $100,000,000.

1998 - The final episode of the TV series "Seinfeld" aired after nine years on NBC.




Daily Quote

The reason that grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.
- Sam Levenson




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