Entertainment
James Dean Dies in Car Crash
A rising star in Hollywood, James Dean’s death on September 30, 1955 was a shock to us all.
Houdini Performs His Greatest Feat
On August 5, 1926, master illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini entered the record books after spending 91 minutes in a coffin underwater.
Bugs Bunny Makes His Cartoon Debut
On July 27, 1940, the world first met Bugs Bunny and heard him utter his now famous phrase, “Eh, what’s up, Doc?”
Disneyland Opens to Massive Crowd
Renowned animator Walt Disney had long dreamed of opening an amusement park to share his bustling creativity with children and adults alike. His dream finally came true on July 17, 1955, with the opening of Disneyland.
Birth of a Circus Legend
Showman Phineas Taylor “P.T.” Barnum was born on July 5, 1810, in Bethel, Connecticut. Barnum’s legacy continues today with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.