In 1797, Today was the day that Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson lost his right arm during his attack on the Spanish port city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
The Pine Tar Incident
It was the top of the 9th, and the Kansas City Royals were down 4-3 to the Yankees. George Brett cracked a 2-run homer to take a 5 to 4 lead at Yankee Stadium. New York's manager, Billy Martin, approached the umpire and requested that he take a closer look at Brett's bat.
Steve Pulls a Brodie
In 1886, a Bowery bookie named Steve Brodie jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and survived. This amazing feat earned him instant fame, which he milked for the rest of his life.
Death of a Gangster
In 1934, John Dillinger was gunned down by agents from the Bureau of Investigation.
Wingfoot Air Express
A dirigible burst into flames and crashed through the skylight of a Chicago bank.
Hero Boiled Alive
Others warned him not to dive in, but he told them, "Like hell I won't!"
The Floating Hospital
The fleet cared for over 900,000 patients between 1886 and the 1950s.
Nadia's Perfect 10
The amazing feat came during the 1976 Montreal games.
STICKS NIX HICK PIX
It's one of the most famous headlines of all time.
Trinity Test
It was the first successful test of an atomic weapon.
The Tallest Ever
His name was Robert Wadlow and he stood 8 feet 11.1 inches tall.
Cosmic Blast
An extremely large solar flare (as if there's ever a small one).
Triskaidekaphobia
He dreaded the number 13...and as he feared, he died on Friday the 13th.
Hairy Encounter
They spotted a beast which stood seven to eight feet tall.
Yagan's Head
The warrior's head was severed and began a 177-year odyssey.
Skylab is Falling
In 1979, America's first space station, the 100-ton Skylab, came crashing back to Earth.
Hottest Day
In July 1913, the temperature rose to 134° Fahrenheit in Death Valley, California.
Bad Idea
Garry Hoy's fatal plunge is now a gold standard in the realm of urban legends.
Death in the Mess
Dale Buis and Chester Ovnand are the first of over 58,000 names on the Vietnam War Memorial.
Soapy Smith
He was one of the most infamous con artists on the western frontier.