⚾ Lake Mary Little League players arrive at OIA after winning World Series. READ >>> at.wftv.com/4g1JLxB

On this day in 1918, Katherine Johnson was born. As a mathematician who calculated trajectories for some of NASA’s most important missions, her contribution to history cannot be overstated, though it was overlooked for decades. More on her legacy: s.si.edu/2Tdfxya

It’s 1976. You’re cruising down I-4 (probably with no traffic) listening to disco. You’re getting off at the next exit. Life is good. #ThrowbackThursday #SeaWorld60

#OTD in 1881, developers Loring Chase and Oliver Chapman agreed upon “Winter Park” as the perfect name for the Central Florida community they envisioned as an escape from harsh northern winters for wealthy New Englanders. #HistoryHappensHere #OnThisDate #OrangeCountyFL

40 years ago today Space Shuttle Discovery made its maiden flight, launching on its first mission—STS-41-D. In total, six unique Space Shuttle orbiters were built but Discovery stands out with the greatest flight history record: 39 missions and 365 total days spent in space:

Remembering Christa McAuliffe on her birthday. Christa taught students for 15 years before she was selected to be the 1st teacher to go to #space. Her life was tragically cut short with the Challenger disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. cm-center.org/christa-mcauli… McAuliffe Center NASA

#OTD in 1957, Jack Kerouac was living in Orlando when his novel “On the Road” was published. Just a few days earlier, the 35-year-old writer had returned to his home at 1418 1/2 Clouser Ave. after a trip to Mexico. #HistoryHappensHere #DiscoverYourHome #OrangeCountyFL