The Erie Canal opened Oct. 26, 1825 and proved one of the most successful public works projects in American history, ...

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 Oct. 26, 1944, after four days of furious fighting, the World War II battle of Leyte Gulf, largest air-naval clash in ...

Three amateur thieves stole 24 priceless gems from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on this day in ...

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

On04, Osama bin Laden, in a videotape to the American people, said he ordered the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United ...

Johnny Carson, born in Iowa on this day in history, Oct. 23, 1925, went on to become the iconic and Emmy Award-winning host ...

World Vegan Day, celebrated every year on November 1, highlights the benefits of a vegan lifestyle for health, animals, and ...

The Nevada Day weekend is jam-packed with events from the parade in Carson City to children’s theater shows in Reno about ...

On this day in Celtics history, Red Auerbach coached his first game, Bill Russell was honored, and several Celtics made their ...

Tucked along the banks of the Missouri River, Washington, Missouri, is the perfect destination for a one-day adventure. With ...