Golden Achievers — Agatha Christie
Part of Our Ongoing Series About Folks Who Achieved Great Things After Their 50th Birthday In the world of mystery novels, one name stands above all others: Dame Agatha Christie.…
Today in History — 1977: The Death of Elvis Presley
A Look Back at the Life, Passing and Legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll When it comes to music, few figures are as legendary and influential as Elvis…
Today in History: 1974 — Gerald Ford Becomes President
Our Only Commander-In-Chief Never Elected President or Vice-President The date was August 9, 1974 -- 50 years ago today -- when Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the 38th…
Today in History — 1914: The Assassination That Sparked the First World War
A Look Back at the Event Which Was the Catalyst for the Great War The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand -- the heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne -- was…
Today in History: 1954 — Brown v. Board of Education Decided
A Look at the Landmark Decision Which Struck Down “Separate But Equal” The Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 marked a significant turning point in…