In 1604, William Shakespeare's Othello made its debut. A new production of the famed play starring Denzel Washington and Jake ...

Harry Houdini, the remarkable illusionist who stunned international audiences with his death-defying escape act, was shackled eternally by the Grim Reaper on this Halloween in history, Oct. 31, 1926. ...

The Statue of Liberty was officially revealed to the world Oct. 28, 1886, in New York City's harbor, which affirmed the ...

For the first time, New York City's public school students have the day off to mark the holiday of Diwali, celebrated in India and among the global Indian diaspora as the victory of light over ...

ON THIS DAY IN 1884, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reporte ... Special thanks to “Chase’s Calendar of Events” and Brooklyn Public Library.

Welcome to another captivating edition of This Day in History! One of the most notable events to have taken place on October ...

With over 5,000 players in NBA history, at least one player was born on every day of the calendar year – including three leap ...

October 31st is a date that holds a rich tapestry of significant events from around the world. One of the most notable events on October 31st occurred ...

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Many may not give much thought to the calendar, called the Gregorian calendar, that we plan our daily lives by each day. We ...

ON THIS DAY IN 1891, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “NEW YORK, OCT. 3 — Shortly after midnight last night Mrs. Grover Cleveland was safely delivered of a daughter at her home, 816 Madison ...

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