in History
An empress orders money minted from metal
On the orders of Empress Genmei, the first official copper coins were minted in Japan. Called Wadokaichin, these small round coins with square center holes were modeled after Chinese currency and represented Japan's first systematic attempt at a metallic monetary system, marking a crucial step in the economic development of the emerging Japanese state.
The Mighty Atom of Montreal's ice
In Ottawa, Ontario, Aurele Joliat was born small in stature but immense in talent. Nicknamed the 'Mighty Atom,' the diminutive left winger played sixteen seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, becoming one of the most beloved players in the franchise's storied history. His speed, skill, and fighting spirit made him a perfect embodiment of the Canadiens' winning tradition.
Mona Best opened the Casbah Coffee Club with a performance by the Quarrymen, the precursor of the Beatles.
Mona Best opened the Casbah Coffee Club with a performance by the Quarrymen, the precursor of the Beatles.