History
On this day in 1987: The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted nearly 23 percent, the largest one-day percentage drop in the stock market’s history.
The year 1987 will forever be etched in the annals of financial history as the year of the infamous "Black...
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On this day in 1931: American gangster Al Capone was convicted of federal income tax evasion and was subsequently sentenced to 11 years in prison
Al Capone, also known as "Scarface," is a name synonymous with organized crime and Prohibition-era America. Born in 1899 in...
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On this day in 1979: Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Prize
Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia, is an enduring symbol of compassion and selfless service...
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On this day in 1793: Marie-Antoinette guillotined
Marie Antoinette, the iconic Queen of France, is an enduring symbol of extravagance and privilege, yet her life and legacy...
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On this day in 2018: American investor and philanthropist Paul Allen, who cofounded Microsoft, died at age 65.
Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and a tech visionary, left an indelible mark on the world of technology and...
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On this day in 1066: At the Battle of Hastings King Harold II of England was defeated by William The Conqueror
The Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, is a pivotal moment in English history. This battle between William...
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On this day in 1972: Uruguayan Air Force flight 571 and was not located for more than two months, the survivors had resorted to cannibalism
Flight 571, carrying the Uruguayan rugby team, will forever be etched in history as a tale of survival, camaraderie, and...
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On this day in 2001: The centennial Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to the United Nations and the organization’s secretary-general, Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan, a renowned Ghanaian diplomat, left an indelible mark on the world stage through his unwavering commitment to peace,...
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On this day in 1975: Saturday Night Live debuted on NBC and became a landmark in American television.
In 1975, a groundbreaking television show hit the airwaves, forever altering the landscape of American comedy. "Saturday Night Live," commonly...
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On this day in 1985: Orson Welles—who notably wrote, directed, produced, and acted in Citizen Kane, died at age 70
Orson Welles, born on May 6, 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was a multifaceted genius whose impact on the world of...
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