On this day February 7

Today in History

  • 2009 The Black Saturday bushfires in Australia kill 173 people

    The fires were the worst natural disaster in Australian history.

  • 2005 Ellen MacArthur breaks the speed record for sailing solo around the world

    The journey took her 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, and 33 seconds.

  • 1992 The European Union is established as the Maastricht Treaty is signed

    The treaty also defined a single European currency: the Euro.

  • 1986 Haiti’s president, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, flees the country, ending 28 years of family rule

    On the same day 5 years later, the first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, was sworn in.

  • 1984 NASA astronauts take the first untethered spacewalk

    The photographs of Bruce McCandless and Robert L. Stewart hovering freely in space became some of the most iconic images of the 1980s.

2024 Super Bowl Prices

The Super Bowl isn’t just a football game; it’s an American institution, a cultural phenomenon that transcends sport. Every year, millions of people across the United States gather around their TVs, eager to witness the clash of titans on the gridiron. But it’s not just the game that captivates audiences—it’s the spectacle surrounding it.

Be prepared to drop a million or two if you want a suite for Super Bowl LVIII. According to Suite Experience Group, which sells suites for the Super Bowl, suites cost between $1,400,000 and $2,500,000 on average.

One of the most talked-about aspects of the Super Bowl isn’t touchdowns or tackles; it’s the commercials. Advertisers shell out exorbitant amounts of money—sometimes up to $7 million for a single 30-second spot—to showcase their products to the massive audience tuning in. These commercials are more than just ads; they’re often mini-movies, comedic sketches, or heartwarming stories crafted to entertain and leave a lasting impression.

On Vivid Seats, another ticket exchange and resale marketplace, customers can find tickets starting at $5,434. The most expensive tickets were also in the Chiefs’ front row, priced at $34,862. According to TickPick, the average ticket price for this year’s Super Bowl is currently $9,850.

From memorable catchphrases to celebrity cameos, Super Bowl commercials have become ingrained in the fabric of American pop culture. Viewers eagerly anticipate the unveiling of these ads, knowing they’ll be discussing their favorites long after the final whistle blows.

But the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game and the commercials; it’s about coming together as a nation. It’s a time for friends and family to gather, indulge in delicious snacks, and cheer for their favorite team (or, let’s be honest, their favorite commercial). It’s a moment where the entire country pauses to share in the excitement and camaraderie that only sports can bring.

So whether you’re a die-hard football fan, a casual viewer, or just tuning in for the commercials, the Super Bowl is an event unlike any other—an annual spectacle that captivates the nation and brings us all together, if only for a few hours on a Sunday evening.