On June 26, 1974, the first product with a UPC code was scanned by
a cash register.
Here are some things you may not know about the system.
First, early ideas for methods to quickly scan
items involved punch cards, bulls-eye symbols and color codes.
Eventually a grocery industry group agreed on a proposal
from...
On June 25, 1967, the first live global satellite television show
was aired.
Here are a few facts you might not know about "Our World."
First, it's best known for its finale, which featured the Beatles
premiere performance of "All You Need is Love." Performing with the
Beatles were the Rolling Stones, Eric...
On June 24, 1880, "O Canada" was performed for the first
time.
Here are some things you may not have known about the Canadian
national anthem.
First: The lyrics were originally written in French to celebrate
Saint Jean-Baptiste Day. A version in English was written in 1906,
with more-popular lyrics written in...