On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th ...

The Holodomor was one of the darkest chapters in Ukraine’s history, occurring in the fragile years between World War I and ...

For some reason, the week of April 15-21 has been unusually cruel in history. Over the years, that time period has been referred to as "the cruelest week." Historically, the week of April 15 is no ...

On Dec. 3, 2015, Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered the armed services to open all military jobs to women, removing the ...

One of the worst industrial disasters in India, the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, took place on 1984. As per official reports, around 3 ...

Easter Sunday falls on April 20, a date notable for a number of recent tragedies. The religious holiday, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, falls on the first Sunday after the ...

For some reason, the week of April 15-21 has been unusually cruel in history. Over the years, that time period has been referred to as "the cruelest week." Historically, the week of April 15 is no ...

This coming April will mark 114 years since the iconic ocean liner, the R.M.S Titanic, set sail on its fateful journey.

December 3rd has always been a date marked by remarkable achievements and significant events that have shaped the course of ...

The week of April 15-21 has seen a number of historical tragedies. These events range from the assassination of Abraham Lincoln to the Boston Marathon bombing. Natural disasters, such as the 1906 San ...