This is an interesting website for anyone interested in women's history https://www.amightygirl.com/blog
Monday, 6 November 2023
Electric Razor
On 6 November 1928, Jacob Schick patented the electric razor. Well done Jacob. Find out more in my history of washing.
Basketball
James Naismith the man who invented basketball was born on 6 November 1861. Learn more in my history of sports.
Saxophone
6 November is National Saxophone Day. Adolphe Sax the man who invented the saxophone was born on 6 November 1814. Read more in my history of musical instruments.
Sunday, 5 November 2023
Fruit Fool
By the end of the 16th century, people in England were eating fruit fool. (Its name has nothing to do with idiots. It is derived from the French word fouler, meaning to mash.) Read more in my history of desserts.
Saturday, 4 November 2023
Going Underground
On 4 November 1890, the world's first electric underground railway opened in London. One of the first passengers was the future King Edward VII. Learn more about it in my history of transport.
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