The Orient Express made its last voyage on this day (1977)

360.org - Wednesday, 22 May 2019 - The Orient Express was a long-distance train who drove its first journey on the 4th of October in 1883 from Paris to Bucharest. The train served for 94 years and made its last ride on this day in 1977. Read More >>

On this day Spanish King Philip II was born (1527)

360.org - Tuesday, 21 May 2019 - The Spanish king, Philip II was born on this day in 1527. He was king of the Spanish empire during the Golden Age, which was a period of great cultural growth in literature, music and arts. Read More >>

Why Christopher Columbus wasn�t who you think he was (1506)

360.org - Monday, 20 May 2019 - Today we remember Christopher Columbus. Columbus was an explorer in the late fourteen hundreds. Christopher is often credited for the discovery of America and proving that the earth was round, but most of this is a big lie. Read More >>

Remembering Atat�rk

On the 19th of May in 1881, the man, whose actions inspire a great deal of Turkish people, was born. Although born under the sole name of 'Mustafa', the man garnered other names and titles during his inspiring life. At school, he got the nickname Kemal, meaning 'perfection'. Perfection was exactly what he strived for and not just for himself; Mustafa Kemal Atat�rk changed an entire nation. Read More >>

Ritz, guest at a palace

On the 18th of May in 1927, the Ritz Hotel in Boston opened its doors to the excited and wondering public. The Ritz already had multiple other hotels, but that didn't make this celebration any less valuable. The grand opening was highly celebrated, because the Ritz would only keep growing and opening more rooms for its guests. Read More >>

John Deere and what he held most dear

On the 17th of May in 1886, John Deere, the man who manufactured the real big farming machines passed away. His agricultural company builds and sells the goods that could alter entire landscapes. John Deere's legacy reaches as far as the eye can see. Read More >>

Congrats Henry Fonda!

One of Hollywood�s greats was born on this day. Henry Jaynes Fonda came to this world on May 16, 1905. During Fonda�s career, he appeared in 106 films and television programs. He was widely recognized as a great actor. One hundred years after his birth, Turner Classic Movies for instance honoured Fonda with a marathon of his films. The actor himself did not live to see it. He died in 1982 from heart disease. Read More >>

Cosmodrome, a glance under the dome

On the 15th of May in 1955, the cornerstone of an important space travel centre was put in place; the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The people in the space centre-to-be had all the support they needed to think bigger, further and beyond anyone's imagination. Although their headquarters stood on the solid ground of earth, the inhabitants' minds were floating wholly elsewhere; space. Read More >>

1984: Hooray for the man who changed our social lives

1950: Grand Prix, enter the circuit

1820: The bright Florence Nightingale

1981: Let�s get together and remember Bob Marley

1960: Happy birthday to Bono from U2

1967: The creation of a Fokker

1903: Paul Gauguin, who was he really?

1919: Eva Duarte aka Evita was born on this day

1961: George Clooney; an actor against all odds

1945: Let�s celebrate freedom!

1959: The first Grammy Awards were handed on this day

1933: The Godfather of Soul was born on this day