Shakespeare's Day

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool." William Shakespeare


TODAY IN HISTORY:

The New Coke

Vladimir Komarov

• 1927 Turkey becomes the first country to celebrate Children's Day as a national holiday.
• 1967 Soyuz 1, a manned spacecraft, is launched into orbit carrying cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov
• 1985 Coca-Cola changes its formula and releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative and the original formula is back on the market in less than 3 months.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

William Shakespeare

How is Shakespeare's Day celebrated around the world? Watch the BBC report. Do you know how to prevent migraines? Watch the ABC News report. Is background TV good for kids? Watch the CNN report. How did Mexican food conquer Americans? Listen to the NPR report. What's China's answer to Steve Jobs? Watch the Reuters report. Who are the 100 most influential people? Read the Time presentation. Why are mosquitos so selective? Watch the Yahoo report.