Today in History: In 1991 the world’s first web browser is presented to the public
Johnny Cash was born on this day in 1932.
1991 The world’s first web browser is presented to the public
The browser “WorldWideWeb” (later renamed “Nexus”) was developed by Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist best known as the inventor of the internet.
1993 – U.S.A. Car Bomb World Trade Center
A car bomb which exploded in an underground garage at the World Trade Center shook the 110 story towers causing the collapse of several floors in the underground garage and tearing a hole in the ceiling of an adjoining subway leaving six people dead and injuring a further 100. It is thought Islamic extremists are responsible. In May 1994, four men – Mohammed Salameh, Nidal Ayyad, Mahmud Abouhalima and Ahmad Ajaj – were sentenced to life for bombing the World Trade Center, which killed six people and injured 100.
1919 – Grand Canyon National Park
Congress established Grand Canyon National Park which includes the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, considered to be one of the major natural wonders of the world in Arizona. This is considered by many to be one of the earliest successes the environmental conservation movement.
1952 – Great Britain Atomic Bomb
Prime Minister Winston Churchill announces Great Britain has developed its own atomic bomb.
2009 – Simpsons Set to Become US Longest Running TV Show
Fox has said that it has renewed The Simpsons for two more years, which confirms that the animated series will become the longest-running prime time TV series. That record had been held for more than three decades by Gunsmoke, the TV Western that ended in 1975. The current season of The Simpsons has tied with Gunsmoke, and its 21st season will surpass it. In testament to the long-lasting appeal of the fictional people of Springfield, Homer Simpson is still inventing new catch- phrases throughout 2017, when the 28th season is due to end.
Content Sourced from: The people history.com and timeanddate.com
