The Australian actor died just months before the release of 'The Dark Knight,' where his portrayal of the Joker would earn him a posthumous Academy Aw...
Bryant's legendary performance included 28 of the Lakers' 49 second-half points in their comeback victory. Only Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1...
The state treasurer called a press conference where he pulled out a revolver and took his own life in front of cameras. The graphic footage was broadc...
Directed by Ridley Scott, the dystopian ad aired during Super Bowl XVIII and is considered one of the greatest commercials ever made. The 60-second sp...
Foreman demolished the previously undefeated Frazier in just two rounds, knocking him down six times in what's considered one of boxing's most dominan...
In a landmark 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects a woman's right to choose an abortion. The decision would shap...
The capture occurred in international waters off the coast of North Korea, making it the only U.S. Navy ship still held captive by a foreign governmen...
This 70-minute satirical film predated Disney's 'Snow White' by 18 years, making it a true animation pioneer. Tragically, all known copies were destro...
Just 150 British soldiers defended a mission station against overwhelming odds during the Anglo-Zulu War, resulting in 11 Victoria Crosses being award...
The former mill worker became famous for his motto 'Some things can be done as well as others' and jumped over Niagara Falls twice. He died later that...
The father of the scientific method met an ironic end in 1626 while conducting an experiment on refrigeration. He wanted to see if snow could preserve...
Sultan Selim I's victory outside Cairo marked the end of Mamluk rule and brought Egypt under Ottoman control for the next 400 years. The Ottomans gain...