In 1926, A.A. Milne published this timeless children's book, inspired by a visit to the London Zoo with his son, Christopher Robin Milne.
Winnie-the-Pooh
In May of 1626, Peter Minuit, representing the Dutch West India company, purchased this little island from the Linape tribe. 400 years later, the investment pays off when the Knicks win an NBA championship.
Manhattan
July 4, 1826, marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Curiously, these two former U.S. presidents celebrated the occasion by dying.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Some time around 2026 BC, the most significant of these enormous pyramid-like structures was built by the Sumerians in the city of Ur (modern day Iraq). These "artificial mountains" were said to bring the people closer to the heavens
Ziggurat (the Great Ziggurat of Ur)
In January 2026, the army of this country captured the separatist Southern Transitional Council, resulting in the Presidential Leadership Council regaining control of Aden and its surroundings.
Yemen