Legendary artist Aretha Franklin, whose gospel-charged singing and bluesy performances earned her the title of Queen of Soul, passed away at her home in Detroit on the 16th of August. With a career spanning over five decades and with a list of hits that inspired countless musicians and fans, Ms. Franklin created a legacy that paved the way for many strong female performers … [Read more...] about The Aretha Franklin Timeline
The Smithsonian Institution Timeline
The 10th of August, 2018, marks 172 years since the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution - the world’s largest group of museums and research centers. Taking its name from its founding donor, scientist James Smithson, the institution was created with the purpose of increasing and diffusing knowledge, and greatly contributed to shaping and developing an American national … [Read more...] about The Smithsonian Institution Timeline
The Henry Ford Timeline
The 30th of July, 2018, marks 155 years since the birth of American automobile manufacturer Henry Ford. By introducing his Ford Model T, the first vehicle that middle-class Americans could afford, he turned the automobile from an expensive eccentricity into a practical conveyance. Going on to develop the assembly line, he also enabled the mass production of inexpensive goods, a … [Read more...] about The Henry Ford Timeline
Data Visualization: best practices, tools, trends
Before data visualization, reams of data were compiled monthly for key executives in the form of "blue books" which organized and presented statistics, metrics and other information in lists and tables. Information in this format was difficult to access and interpret. Executive Information Systems augmented the blue books with higher accuracy and more useable information … [Read more...] about Data Visualization: best practices, tools, trends
Ernest Hemingway Timeline
On the 21st of July, 1899, American journalist and novelist Ernest Miller Hemingway was born. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954, the writer gained admiration not only for his unique style of writing, which he coined as the Theory of Iceberg, but also for his adventurous lifestyle and controversial public image. With seven novels, six collections of short stories … [Read more...] about Ernest Hemingway Timeline
