Salvador Dali, designer of the Chupa Chups logo (1989)

360.org - Saturday, 23 January 2021 - Today in the year 1989, Spanish artist Salvador Dali died in Figueres, Spain. He was best known for his surrealistic art and for painting his dreams and bizarre moods. Read More >>

The States' biggest mystery (1946)

360.org - Friday, 22 January 2021 - On the 22nd of January in 1946, US president Harry Truman set up the Central Intelligence Agency, which is better known as the CIA. But 'better known', is relatively speaking, since the CIA is still one of the more mysterious organisations in America. Although you can read all about it on their website, how can we be sure that's the whole truth? What secrets lie within the borders of the CIA headquarters? And what secrets are being carried around with their 'agents'? Read More >>

'Sometimes � history needs a push' (1924)

360.org - Thursday, 21 January 2021 - Vladimir Lenin might not be the most amiable person mankind has known, but how and why did he accomplish the things he did? The Russian legend passed away on the 21st of January in 1924, but what is the story behind his actions? And do the effects of his actions still affect us? Read More >>

Audrey's legacy to the world

At present time, most people will probably know her for her blasting performances as a British actress in movies like Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady. But Audrey Hepburn accomplished so much more than just brilliant acting. On this day twenty-five years ago, the 20th of January of 1993, the beloved woman died of cancer. Although people mourned her passing and felt like an icon was gone, she never really left. Read More >>

This man invented the copy machine (and some other interesting stuff)

On the 19th of January in 1736, an inventor was born in Greenock, Scotland. James Watt, the son of James Watt and Agnes Muirhead, would turn out to be the creator of a new power-era. Read More >>

Today it is Kevin Costner�s birthday!

On this day in the year 1955, famous actor and director Kevin Costner was born in Lynwood, California. Costner is mostly known for his acting in roles as tough individuals with complex emotions. He starred in famous movies like �Dances With Wolves�, �The Bodyguard�, �Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves� and �The Postman�. Read More >>

Captain James Cook: from farmer to legend

On January 17 in 1773, the well-known Captain James Cook was the first explorer who crossed the Antarctic Circle with his ship, �The Resolution�. He was sent on a mission to explore new continents in the southern seas after he discovered New Zealand and Australia�s Great Barrier Reef. Read More >>

Never getting tired of tyres

Back in 1853, on the 16th of January, a little French boy was born, who would grow up to always be able to play with childhood toys; cars. Accompanied by his brother �douard, he founded the Michelin Tyre Company and they would become excellent businessmen. Today people celebrate the birth of Andr� Michelin, who would end up in the Automotive Hall of Fame with his brother. Read More >>

2001: Wiki, we keep on learning

1957: ''The stuff that dreams are made of''

2000: William Henry Gates III steps down from the most powerful company in the world

2010: A massive earthquake strikes Haiti

1922: The discovery of the life-saving insulin treatment

2016: There�s a music legend waiting in the sky, David Bowie

2007: How Apple changed our phones and our lives

1942: A brief history of Hawking

1999: �I did ~~not~~ have sexual relations with that woman�

1907: Maria Montessori; A role model with perseverance

1933: The start of building the Golden Gate Bridge

1936: The first hit parade was launched in Billboard Magazine