When it comes to putting on spectacular special events, the Universal Orlando Resort doesn't hold back. The resort is home to one of the nation's premier events with Halloween Horror Nights. But don't fear if you're not into fear (like Lily). Year-round, the resort hosts spectacular events from Mardi Gras to the debut of Christmas at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2017.
Kansas building to house Naismith's Rules. When David Booth shelled out $4.3 million to purchase James Naismithâs Original Rules of Basketball, the longtime Kansas donor made one request. Booth said he would donate the two-page, typewritten document to the University Kansas, where Naismith taught and coached.
Walter A. Brown was the original Boston Celtics owner who played a key role in the merge of the National Basketball League and the BAA into the NBA during 1949. In 1984 the trophies name was changed in honor of Larry OâBrien who had served the NBA as the leagues commissioner from 1975 to 1983.