Jeremy Couso | Our Flat World

Japanese Surrender On Air This Eve September 1st, 1945

The White House announced today that the Japanese surrender ceremonies on the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay will go on the air at 8:00 p.m., Central War time tonight.

September 4, 2009 | Posted in Audio,Featured Articles,Video | Read More »

Hughes Jet Crashes with Inventor Onboard July 9th, 1946

Howard Hughes, movie maker and builder of airplanes, clung precariously to life today in the hospital after the crash and explosion of his latest creation, the AF-11, unofficially reported to be the fastest long-range craft ever constructed.

July 9, 2009 | Posted in Featured Articles,Video | Read More »

Army Says Has Disc July 8th, 1947

Possession of a “flying disc” was disclosed today by the intelligence office of the Five Hundred Ninth bomb group of the Roswell army airbase. Officers at the base say that the “disc” was flown in a Superfortress to “higher headquarters” undisclosed.

July 8, 2009 | Posted in Audio,Featured Articles | Read More »

The Strangest Man in New York June 27th, 1897

The strangest man in this city is unquestionably Nikola Tesla. Within the past fortnight he has astounded scientists the world over by his announcement that he had perfected his wireless telegraph, in other words that he had sent and received communications between distant points without the use of wires and simply employing the natural energy of the earth.

June 27, 2009 | Posted in Featured Articles,Gallery | Read More »

Most Mysterious Book in the World June 18th, 1918

One or the most mysterious books in the world is now in New York City. Written on thick parchment with numerous illustrations its authorship is attributed to Roger Bacon, the great scientist of the Thirteenth Century, says Natalle De Borgory in the New York World.

June 18, 2009 | Posted in Bookshelf,Featured Articles | Read More »

Forgotten News: The Crime of the Year and Other Lost Stories by Jack Finney

Jack Finney, best known for novels and short stories involving speculative fiction, recounts in great detail the trial of Emma Cunningham, accused murderer of dentist Harvey Burdell in 1850’s New York.

June 16, 2009 | Posted in Bookshelf | Read More »

Golden Gate Bridge Formally Opened May 28th, 1937

“The bridge that couldn’t be built,” a towering two-mile span across the Golden Gate, opened today with a mad rush of pedestrians across its deck and a mighty cheer that figuratively echoed up and down the pacific coast.

May 28, 2009 | Posted in Featured Articles,Video | Read More »

At The Movies May 27th, 1977

In year where filmmakers have rediscovered World War II movies, “Star Wars” is the exception with writer-director George Lucas instead making “Camelot” of the future.

May 27, 2009 | Posted in Featured Articles,Gallery | Read More »

The Battle of Los Angeles February 26th, 1942

Three million Southern Californians remained confused today by conflicting statements of exactly what caused a barrage of anti-aircraft firing yesterday, but were unanimous on one thing: The West Coast’s defenders can swing into action quickly.

May 12, 2009 | Posted in Featured Articles,Gallery | Read More »

Police Reach Accident Before It Happens May 6th, 1941

A Santa Fe streamliner crashed into this light delivery truck today in Richmond, injuring the driver critically, 10 minutes after an anonymous telephone call for an ambulance had predicted the accident. Police said they would investigate possibility of a suicide accident. A girl was hurt by a piece of metal that flew across the street.

May 7, 2009 | Posted in Featured Articles,Gallery | Read More »