Significant Timelines

This series of timelines and Gantt charts marks some major occasions, people and places that had and impact on our culture and civilization.

Jules Verne Timeline

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February 8, 2018, marks 190 years since the birth of Breton science fiction pioneer Jules Verne. Widely regarded as a visionary writer, Verne contributed over 50 romans scientifiques that were unlike anything written before – or since – and which have inspired generations of inventors, scientists and explorers. To commemorate the author’s 190th birthday, let’s take a journey to … [Read more...] about Jules Verne Timeline

Facebook history timeline

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Updated on July 29, 2022 On February 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched a social website called “TheFacebook” (currently known as "Facebook") from his dorm room at Harvard. Soon, what started as a private network for college students became a worldwide phenomenon, everyone from teens to grandmothers using it to catch up with friends and get their news. For those interested in … [Read more...] about Facebook history timeline

Lego History Timeline

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This Sunday, the Lego brick turns 60! Children and adults worldwide have played with Lego sets for the past six decades, and the famous toy bricks are still as craved as they’ve always been – and just as feisty as ever despite the ripe age, as you may notice when accidentally stepping on one. The Lego brick hasn’t changed in appearance from the day its well-known design was … [Read more...] about Lego History Timeline

Edgar Allan Poe Timeline

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Today is the birthday of one of the most beloved and enigmatic writers of the 19th century: Edgar Allan Poe. Born on January 19, 1809, Poe is remembered almost two centuries after his death for his haunting poetry and prose. He invented modern detective fiction, was one of the earliest horror and science fiction writers, and proved to be a cunning hoaxer as well. To celebrate … [Read more...] about Edgar Allan Poe Timeline

National Georgraphic Society Timeline

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Started by an elite group of academics and businessmen bound together by an enthusiasm for geography and natural sciences, the National Geographic Society (NGS) marks its 130th anniversary this year, on January 13. What began well over a century ago as a small club promoting the diffusion of geographical knowledge is now one of the largest educational and scientific … [Read more...] about National Georgraphic Society Timeline