Wilson Kettle held the record for the most living descendants.
Black Brant Scare
This was the first and only incident in which a superpower activated its nuclear suitcase.
The Holdout
A Japanese soldier was found hiding in the jungle, 27 years after World War II ended.
The Start of the Rush
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.
Testimony of a Ghost
The murder trial for Zona Heaster Shue's accused killer included a star witness from beyond the grave.
Going the Deepest
This was the day that two men went to the deepest place on earth.
Death by Home Improvement
This bluesman had one of the most covered songs of all time.
Russia Shoots Down a UFO
A mysterious bright object goes BOOM!
The Captain
Daryl Dragon died on this day. You may remember him as the Captain.
Father of the Barcode
Lines drawn in the sand inspired a system that powers worldwide commerce.
The Blue Marble
The photograph is one of only a few that shows the planet fully illuminated.
Message to the Stars
A radio message was broadcast, but it will take 25,000 years to reach its intended target.
Wilmington Coup d'état
Angry whites attacked the city's black leaders after being stirred into a frenzy by sensationalized news stories about "negro domination."
The Man Inside the Hulk
Lou Ferrigno started weight training when he was just 13 years old. By the time he was 18 he would win both the Mr. America and the Mr. Universe titles.
National Pornographic
It was the first time the publication included a photograph of a bare-breasted woman.
Halloween Horror on Ice
A leaking propane tank exploded sending dozens of people and massive chunks of concrete flying 60 feet into the air.
The Black Pope
As the founder of the Church of Satan, Anton LaVey presided over spooky weddings and funerals, and he threw some famously wild parties.
Chicken of the Woods
The world's largest edible mushroom was found on this day.
Steve Bartman Incident
It was game 6 of the National League Championship Series and the Chicago Cubs were one victory away from going to the World Series! Then disaster struck.
Silver Foxfire
Grammy Award-winning Charlie Rich was at the top of his career, but this was the night where he went a little off the tracks.