The last roll of Kodachrome film was developed on this day.
The Ashtabula Horror
92 of 159 passengers would die when a wrought-iron bridge collapsed and the Pacific Express fell 70 feet into the frozen Ashtabula River.
The First Sudden Death
Many believe that the "Greatest Game Ever" was played on this day.
Hoagy Carmichael
He wrote some of the most recorded songs of all time, including "Stardust," "Georgia On My Mind," and "Heart And Soul."
Nancy Cruzan
The Cruzan Family's fight for their daughter's right to die helped raise awareness about the need for advanced health directives and living wills.
Eggnog Riot
This was the Christmas when all hell broke loose at West Point Military Academy.
Sole Survivor
At 21,000 feet the flight ran into a severe thunderstorm and violent turbulence.
Lazarus Taxon
It's regarded as an important evolutionary missing link between fish and four-legged amphibians.
NUTS!
American forces were surrounded by the Germans during what has become known as the Battle of the Bulge.
The First Crossword
The puzzle was the brainchild of journalist Arthur Wynne, and he modeled it after a word game he had played as a child called "Magic Squares."
Max Robinson
Taking his work very seriously, Robinson had a reputation for being hot-tempered when his stories were poorly edited or watered down.
The Miracle Bowl
One of the most dramatic comebacks in college football history happened on this day.
Legs Diamond Finally Dies
By double-crossing friends and foes alike, Diamond created a world of enemies.
Harry Holt Disappears
It was on this day that Australian Prime Minister Harry Holt went for a swim and was never seen again.
Pokémon Shock
It was on this night that one of the most infamous cartoons of all time aired on Japanese television.
Silver Bridge Collapse
46 people died as cars and trucks plunged 100 feet into the near-freezing water of the Ohio River.
Catastrophic Fail
A Los Angeles reservoir crumbled apart and released 250,000,000 gallons of water into the surrounding neighborhoods.
Bye Bye Baiji
The Chinese River Dolphin or Baiji was declared functionally extinct on this day.
John Kendrick's Final Salute
John Kendrick was a Cape Cod sea captain who lived an adventure-filled life.
Bad Night at the Hacienda Motel
It was on this evening that Sam Cooke, the King of Soul, was shot dead in a seedy Los Angeles motel.