1790day.year
Efimeris, the oldest Greek newspaper of which issues have survived till today, is published for the first time.
The inaugural issue of Efimeris, the oldest surviving Greek-language newspaper, appears, heralding a new era in Greek journalism.
On December 31, 1790, Efimeris published its first issue in Vienna, targeting the Greek diaspora and intellectuals across Europe. Spearheaded by Emmanouil Benakis and Dimitrios Doukas, the newspaper provided news on politics, commerce, and culture under Ottoman rule. It became a vital platform for Enlightenment ideas, advocating education, civic rights, and national awakening among Greeks. Despite censorship and financial hurdles, Efimeris persisted as a weekly publication, influencing later Greek press and public opinion. Its pages fostered dialogue on reform and identity, contributing to early 19th-century movements for independence. Efimeris’s legacy endures as a cornerstone of modern Greek media history.
1790
Efimeris
1853day.year
A dinner party is held inside a life-size model of an iguanodon created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and Sir Richard Owen in south London, England.
Victorian paleontologists and artists host a dinner inside a full-scale iguanodon sculpture, celebrating early scientific illustration.
On December 31, 1853, guests gathered for an extraordinary banquet held within the hollowed interior of a life-sized iguanodon model at Crystal Palace Park in south London. Sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, guided by anatomist Sir Richard Owen, crafted the dinosaur replica to bring prehistoric science to the public eye. The intimate dinner featured period décor and displays of paleontological sketches and fossils. This event highlighted the fusion of art, science, and spectacle that characterized Victorian exhibitions. It captivated London society and sparked widespread interest in dinosaurs and natural history. The iguanodon model became a landmark attraction, influencing museum displays and shaping the public’s imagination of ancient life.
1853
iguanodon
Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Richard Owen
south London
1995day.year
The final comic of Calvin and Hobbes is published.
The last strip of the beloved comic Calvin and Hobbes appears in newspapers worldwide on December 31, 1995.
On December 31, 1995, the final Calvin and Hobbes comic strip by Bill Watterson was published, bringing an end to a decade-long phenomenon.
The series, known for its sharp humor and philosophical musings, followed the adventures of imaginative boy Calvin and his tiger friend Hobbes.
Watterson famously fought for creative control and resisted merchandising, making the strip’s conclusion all the more poignant.
Readers celebrated the farewell edition, which encapsulated themes of friendship, childhood, and whimsy.
Calvin and Hobbes remains widely celebrated for its artistry and continues to influence cartoonists and fans alike.
The strip's legacy endures through reprints and collections enjoyed by new generations.
1995
Calvin and Hobbes