November 28, 2023: A Glimpse into the Past and Future
Say hello to November 28, the 332nd day of the year! Let's explore what this date has stored in its historical vaults and who's celebrating their birthday.
Unraveling the Past
As we delve into the past, we find that this day, five years ago, marked the conclusion of a significant chapter in the tech world. In 2018, Cebit, once hailed as the world's largest computer trade fair, drew its curtains for good. With attendance dropping to a mere 120,000, the event that once captivated up to 800,000 spectators lost its allure.
Stepping further back in time, we reach 1983, where humanity took a giant leap forward. The European space laboratory, "Spacelab," embarked on its maiden voyage into space aboard the space shuttle "Columbia." German physicist and astronaut, Ulf Merbold, became the first non-American passenger on board.
Celebrating Birthdays
Today also marks the birthdays of some remarkable individuals. Marched in the birthday parade, we have soccer legend Ewald Lienen, ageless director Agnieszka Holland, acclaimed journalist Alexander Niemetz, and the timeless songwriter Randy Newman. What a vibrant and eclectic gathering!
History's Notebook
- 2010: Wikileaks, the internet's pulse for unparalleled secrets, published over 250,000 classified US embassy documents, sparking international controversy.
- 2008: Following an intense round of deliberations, the jury picked Franco Stella to design the new Berlin City Palace.
- 2003: Volkswagen unveiled its first Chinese-assembled cars destined for export, starting with 600 Polos shipped off to Australia.
- 1995: In response to accusations of excessive salaries, German politicians and ministers stepped down, but the allegations ultimately proved unfounded.
- 1983: The Soviet Union, USA, and Great Britain gathered at the Tehran Conference to strategize post-WWII military objectives and European order.
- 1943: The USA and its allies forged military objectives and set the stage for a post-WWII European order at the Tehran Conference.
- 1908: Claude Lévi-Strauss, the French philosopher, anthropologist, and ethnologist, was born, leading the structuralist school of thought.
Day of Departure
In 1998, we bid a fond farewell to Hans Mohl, a trailblazing German journalist known for his advocacy for children's welfare. Also in 1968, Enid Blyton, the beloved British children's book author, left an indelible mark in the world of literature.
Bonus Tidbits
The 2018 shutdown of Cebit was not widely publicized, but the event's decline in popularity and revenues prompted its organizers to call it quits after the 2018 edition.
