It remains history's deadliest blockade of a major city, with over a million civilians killed.
This was the first and only incident in which a superpower activated its nuclear suitcase.
A Japanese soldier was found hiding in the jungle, 27 years after World War II ended.
Today was the day that James Marshall found gold in California. The discovery kicked off a Gold Rush that would bring over 300,000 people to California.
The murder trial for Zona Heaster Shue's accused killer included a star witness from beyond the grave.
This was the day that two men went to the deepest place on earth.
A bomber carrying four hydrogen bombs crashes, scattering radioactive debris across miles of sea ice.
He is remembered for publishing the Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases, but that is just one of his many contributions to history.
The accident dropped 4 hydrogen bombs on a small fishing village.
Today was the day that Donna Griffiths began a sneezing fit that would last for 3 years, a world record.
Dr. James Bedford became the first person frozen after death in a process known as cryogenic suspension.
Based on his own experience with LSD, Hofmann was convinced that this drug had powerful potential as a psychiatric tool.