Imperial Japan sent its first wave of kamikaze suicide planes to the U.S. Navy off the coast of the Philippines on Oct. 25, ...

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 ...

ON THIS DAY IN 1884, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reporte­d, “Young Mr. [Theodore] Roosevelt, who recently quitted his cattle ranch in Dakota, alighted last Saturday night in the Brooklyn Rink ...

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

ON THIS DAY IN 1944, the Eagle reported, “Former Gov. Alfred E. Smith, the Al Smith of many a political campaign, whom millions of Americans came to love with a passionate affection as a symbol ...

"The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson, the first movie that incorporated synchronized speaking parts for its actors, was released on this day in history, Oct. 6, 1927. Primitive by today’s ...

In Jamaica, Hurricane Flora, one of the most destructive Atlantic storms, impacts Jamaica for a third day, causing grief and destruction. 1975: The Soviet Union and East Germany sign a revised ...

D.C., on this day in history, Oct. 9, 1888. The Washington Monument is commonly regarded as the most prominent feature of the Washington, D.C., skyline. The monument stands 555’ 5 1/8" tall and ...

Houston remains alive in the World Series with a 9-5 defeat of the Atlanta Braves in Game 5. The Braves take an early lead on Adam Duvall’s 1st-inning grand slam off Framb ...

The Naval School was founded in Annapolis, Maryland in the wake of a shocking scandal at sea on this day in history, Oct. 10, 1845. The renowned military institute was renamed the U.S. Naval ...

Diwali is one of the most popular festivals of India, marked by joy and fervour. Apart from the celebrations, this day has a ...

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