Today in Geek History – November 26

Today in Geek history - November 26

Geeky tidbits that we find interesting and hope you will too.

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1865 – “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll is published in America
1917 – The National Hockey League is formed, with the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, and Toronto Arenas as its first teams.
1942 – The film Casablanca premieres in New York City
1948 – first polaroid camera sold for $89.75 in Boston at the Jordan Marsh department store. The Land Camera model 95 becomes prototype for all Polaroid Land cameras for next 15 years
1952 – first 3D feature film “Bwana Devil” directed by Arch Oboler premieres in Los Angeles, advertised as “The Miracle of the Age!!! A LION in your lap! A LOVER in your arms!”
1956 – “The Price Is Right” debuts on NBC
2011 – The Mars Science Laboratory launches to Mars with the Curiosity Rover.[3]
2018 – DC superhero film “Aquaman” directed by James Wan starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard premieres in London

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