On this day in history, October 29, 1964, gems are stolen during the 'Jewel Heist of the Century'
Three amateur thieves stole 24 priceless gems from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on this day in ...
On this day in history, October 31, 1926, escape artist Harry Houdini shackled eternally by Grim Reaper
Illusionist Harry Houdini, who stunned audiences with his death-defying escape act, died on this date in history, Oct. 31, 1926. The cause of death was peritonitis, caused by a ruptured appendix.
On This Day: Death Valley, Joshua Tree parks established
On 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the California Desert Protection Act, establishing Death Valley and Joshua Tree ...
On this day in history, October 27, 1858, Teddy Roosevelt, American titan, is born in New York City
President Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City on Oct. 27, 1858, and went on to live a giant life as war hero and ...
On this day in history, October 21, 1797, legendary warship USS Constitution is launched in Boston
The USS Constitution was launched on Oct. 21, 1797, in Boston on this day in history. She went on to a legendary career in ...
On this day in history, October 26, 1825, Erie Canal opens, transforming American infrastructure, commerce
The Erie Canal opened Oct. 26, 1825 and proved one of the most successful public works projects in American history, ...
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This Day in History on October 24: United Nations Established
Welcome to another captivating edition of This Day in History! One of the most notable events to have taken place on October ...
On This Day: U.S. defeats Japan in WWII Battle of Leyte Gulf
On Oct. 26, 1944, after four days of furious fighting, the World War II battle of Leyte Gulf, largest air-naval clash in ...
This Day in History – October 28
Today is the 302nd day of 2024. There are 64 days left in the year. 2011: The Commonwealth countries agree to change centuries-old rules of succession that put sons on the British throne ahead of any ...
On this day in history, October 23, 1925, late-night TV star and host Johnny Carson is born
Johnny Carson, born in Iowa on this day in history, Oct. 23, 1925, went on to become the iconic and Emmy Award-winning host ...
Nevada Day, haunted houses, World Series and voting: What’s going on in Reno this weekend?
The Nevada Day weekend is jam-packed with events from the parade in Carson City to children’s theater shows in Reno about ...
This Day In Islanders History: Josh Bailey Scores In 1,000th NHL Game, Chat With Him & Teammates On Milestone
Josh Bailey skated and scored in his 1,000th NHL game on Oct. 28, 2002, two years ago today. After 15 seasons of service to ...