September 18, 1870: Old Faithful Geyser in Wyoming Documented and Named vervetimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from vervetimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The geyser Old Faithful was named on this day in history, September 18, 1870, after an explorer noticed the eruptions were quite "faithful." It remains a popular tourist attraction.