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

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 ...

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. ...

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

Discover the history behind why Americans vote on a Tuesday in November, a tradition dating back to 1845, and how it impacts ...

The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 1,893.08 points to close at 90,859.85 points on Friday.  According ...

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 ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but it’s packed with charm and hidden gems. If you’re looking for a quaint New England escape with a touch of ...

One of the driest months in United States history is coming to a close and the consequences are coming into focus.

Halloween is an annual holiday, celebrated each year on October 31, that has roots in age-old European traditions. It ...

Escape the city for a 24-hour adventure in Emmitsburg, a picturesque small town in Maryland. Tucked away in the Catoctin Mountains, this historic gem invites ...