On this day in history - Today, August, 16

Today in History

• 1987 First Day of Harmonic Convergence

  The largest worldwide meditation event lasted for 2 days and was organized by new-age author José A

• 1960 Cyprus Attains Freedom From the British

  The mediterranean island country first came under British control in the early 20th century as a str

• 1954 First Issue of Sports Illustrated Hits the Newsstands

  The sports magazine which is famous for its annual swimsuit issue was not profitable for the first f

• 1898 Patent for Loop-the-Loop Roller Coaster is Awarded

  The United States’ patent office awarded the patent for the loop-the-loop roller coaster to American

• 1858 The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message is sent

  The message sent by Britain’s Queen Victoria to American President James Buchanan, read ‘Europe and