it played an important role in the events that led up to that infamous battle and the later course of Texas history. Catholic Mission The Alamo was originally established by Catholic ...

The American Museum of Natural History in New York City (which is not part of the Smithsonian Institution) is home for the skeleton of famous racehorse Sysonby. From 1904, as a two-year old, to 1906, ...

On April 8, 2009, the US-flagged cargo ship Maersk Alabama was hijacked while it was passing along the coast of Somalia. The incident flagged the pressing issue of piracy, which was believed to have ...

However, the day also holds a significant place in history. Many pivotal events occurred on 15th ... the Billboard charts. In 2005, American Idol winner and famous country singer Carrie Underwood ...

"The American Revolution is one of the most important events in human history," Burns told PBS ahead of special screenings for students and teachers across the US. "We went from being subjects to ...

On April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner Titanic sank in the North Atlantic during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, killing over 1,500 passengers and crew members. Also, on this ...