The Miracle Mile
Proving doctors and naysayers wrong, Roger Bannister was the first man to run a sub-4-minute mile. And after a race on August 7, 1954, that was dubbed “The Miracle Mile,” Bannister beat his rival and was named Sports Illustrated’s first "Sportsman of the Year."
Fred Allen & Jack Benny: Best of Frenemies
Comedians Fred Allen and Jack Benny were good friends who enjoyed playing comic adversaries. ... more
Tesla vs. Marconi: Who Invented Radio
Nikola Tesla gave a public demonstration of the wireless transmission of energy on March 1, 1893. ... more
