
January 15 in Pop Culture History
It’s National Hat Day, because in 1797, the 1st top hat was worn, by John Etherington in London.
There are 350 days left until next year. (unless it is 2020 or 2024)
1759 – The British Museum, in Bloomsbury, London, the world’s oldest public national museum, opened to the public.
1861 – The Steam elevator was patented by Elisha Otis.
1863 – Wood pulp paper was first used in …