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.

President Kennedy's response to the Soviet Union, to resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis, has two versions. One is public, the other is private.

The jurors selected in the William Penn case side with the defendant, surprising the judges.

While Patrick is a captive, he works as a shepherd and spends his time in thought and prayer.

A mere six weeks into his second term, Lincoln becomes the first President assassinated.

Eyewitness accounts tell the terrifying experience of this unexpected 8.3 magnitude quake.

The jurors stand by their verdict, in favor of William Penn, are willing to starve for it.

Czolgosz shoots McKinley two times, gravely wounding him, but McKinley's main concern is about his wife.

A receipts ledger with Capone's name on it shows profits from his gambling house; it is enough evidence to charge him with income tax evasion.

The busy, ancient town of Pompeii has an innovative water system and outdoor food bars.

Guiteau shoots the President twice, resulting in a back wound that later becomes infected and kills Garfield.

Lincoln's election marks the beginning of many assassination threats and plots.

The Galveston Daily News reports that no one will ever be able to explain the grief and destruction.

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