The pilot gunned the engine and took off, apparently not noticing that Margaret was still attached.
The Theft of Shergar
On this foggy night, Shergar, the famous racehorse and stud was stolen.
When the Mississippi Ran Backward
It was on this day that a powerful earthquake rattled New Madrid, Missouri.
Road Trouper
Troup may be most remembered for writing the classic song, "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66." It's a song he wrote while driving from Pennsylvania to California
The Ultimate Family Man
Wilson Kettle held the record for the most living descendants.
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.
Old East
The cornerstone to America's oldest state university building was laid on this day.
Redd Foxx
He was one of the most influential comedians of all time.