1) The Tony Awards celebrate excellence in Broadway theater and have been awarded annually since 1947.

2) Michael Phelps, an American swimmer, has won a total of 28 Olympic medals, including 23 gold medals, making him the most decorated Olympian of all time.

3) The first commercial GPS (Global Positioning System) was launched in 1989 and provided accurate positioning and navigation capabilities to users worldwide.

4) The Olympic Games, originating in ancient Greece, were revived in 1896 and are now held every four years, bringing together athletes from around the world.