People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
An integrated group of whites and blacks, men and women traveled by bus throughout the south to test compliance with the ruling in Boynton v Virginia
With nearly everyone in the world cheering them on, the "Springboks" beat New Zealand's "All Blacks" to win the 1995 World Rugby Cup.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays not to die.
Ivan effectively rules Muscovy while expanding the realm, so scholars refer to the first part of his reign (1547-1562) as the "Good Reign."
Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin envisions and creates rigid airships that are used for transportation and war.
The guillotine brings death to thousands of people during the French Revolution's "Reign of Terror."
North Vietnam attacks American naval ships, on 2 August 1964, but they do not react.
November 5 is "Guy Fawkes Day" because, in 1605, a plot to kill the King was thwarted when Fawkes was found with 36 barrels of gunpowder under the Hou...
Thomas Edison's new film company records destroyed boats and stranded ships in Galveston's harbor.
The Hindenburg, built in 1931, is almost as long as the Titanic. Its function is to carry passengers across the Atlantic Ocean in less time than a shi...
Roger Boisjoly reports his thoughts after he watches the Challenger explosion.
James feels he has "divine rights" and authorizes a new English translation of the Bible, then dies leaving the throne to his son.
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