History speaks to artists. It changes the artist’s thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images.’ — Anselm Kiefer
List of historical events
1. The first Wimbledon Championship was held
On this day in history in 1877 The first Wimbledon Championship was held. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London hosted the first Wimbledon championship, which was not only the first tennis championship held in England but was also a precursor to grand slam tournaments. 22 men competed in the championship and Spencer Gore became the first person to win the Wimbledon tournament.
2. Lituya Bay megatsunami took place
On this day in history in 1958 Lituya Bay megatsunami took place. A tsunami whose waves are higher than a normal tsunami, hit Lituya Bay in Alaska, United States, resulting in a wave that was recorded to be 1,720 feet or 516 meters high. This is the highest wave recorded in history.
3. Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell’s Soup Cans made their debut
On this day in history in 1962 Andy Warhol’s iconic Campbell’s Soup Cans made their debut. The Soup Cans were first displayed at the Ferus Gallery in Los Angeles, California, and were instrumental in popularizing Pop Art in the United States. History speaks to artists
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4. Donkey Kong was released by Nintendo
On this day in history in 1981 Donkey Kong was released by Nintendo. Nintendo’s famous character Mario debuted as Jumpman in this popular arcade game.
5. South Sudan became the youngest country in the world
On this day in history in 2011 South Sudan became the youngest country in the world. The North East African country, formally known as Republic of South Sudan peacefully seceded from Sudan after an independence referendum was passed. Since independence, however, the country has been wrecked with widespread ethnic violence and human rights violations. History speaks to artists
