Energy History

NEBRASKA JOINS THE OIL PRODUCING RANKS
TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY May 29, 2026 NEBRASKA JOINS THE OIL PRODUCING RANKS On May 29, 1940, the Bucholz No. 1 well near Falls City

THE MEXICAN OIL STRIKE OF 1936
TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY May 28, 2026 THE MEXICAN OIL STRIKE OF 1936 On May 28, 1936, the Syndicate of Petroleum Workers of the Mexican

SINCLAIR OIL INTRODUCES ITS FAMOUS DINOSAUR LOGO
TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY May 27, 2026 SINCLAIR OIL INTRODUCES ITS FAMOUS DINOSAUR LOGO On May 27, 1933, the Sinclair Oil Corporation made marketing history

THE MASJED SOLEYMAN OIL STRIKE IN PERSIA
TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY May 26, 2026 THE MASJED SOLEYMAN OIL STRIKE IN PERSIA On May 26, 1908, the global energy landscape shifted forever when

SANTA RITA NO. 1 REVEALS THE PERMIAN BASIN
TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY May 25, 2026 SANTA RITA NO. 1 REVEALS THE PERMIAN BASIN On May 25, 1923, the Santa Rita No. 1 wildcat

THE TOMBALL OIL FIELD DISCOVERY WELL COMPLETED
TODAY IN ENERGY HISTORY May 22, 2026 THE TOMBALL OIL FIELD DISCOVERY WELL COMPLETED On May 22, 1933, the Humble and Magnolia No. 1 J.F.W.