From then...
The first polar bear, a nine-month old cub captured in Greenland, was exhibited in America (Boston, Massachusetts) on January 18, 1733.The baby polar bear does look rather cuddly...
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Not so sure I can say the same about the Mama (or Daddy)...
The N.C. Zoo will open its first major addition in years Oct. 23 week (2014) when it unveils $8.5 million worth of renovations to its polar bear exhibit. It may even have a new bear to introduce to the public. At one time, it looked as thought the completed exhibit might have no polar bears at all. Read MORE...
Meet Patches, one of the N.C Zoo’s polar bears.
Also on This Day in History: January 18, 1993
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Since we are in the three-day weekend of celebration commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. it is important to also note Today in History: January 18,1994 - The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was observed in all 50 of the United States of America for the first time. [Source: History of MLK Day]
History for January 18
MUSIC History for January 18
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