Famous Historical Topics & Events Chapters

What are some of history's key stories and events which remain famous to this day? Check-out some of those topics.

Germany protests that neutral America allows pilots to fly in combat for France; the squadron's name changes to Lafayette Escadrille.

Szpilman's last radio concert and the end of cultural life in Warsaw before the war occur at the same time.

At the Passover meal, Jesus tells his disciples that one of them will betray him.

Lincoln's life, and the role he plays in holding the country together, makes him one of the most significant figures in history.

The last recorded, publicly released words from the Challenger are "Uh-oh."

Even though he is only human, King James leaves a legacy with his King James Version of the Bible.

King Oinomaos challenges all his daughter's suitors to a life-or-death chariot race. He loses to Pelops who organizes commemorative games in Olympia.

Regardless whether Sacajawea lived a short or long life, stories have sprung up about her. The US Mint created a gold dollar in her honor, schools in ...

A Dutch professor, living and working in Leyden, wants to store electricity so he has it readily available for his crowd-pleasing demonstrations. Can...

This manuscript is an amazing example of book painting that is even older than the Diamond Sutra.

Nine black high school students in Little Rock, Arkansas waged a successful campaing to attend public shool.

After years of deadly battles, it is hard to predict which side will win the American Revolutionary war.

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