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The Galveston Hurricane of 1900: See how the Texas city was destroyed by the killer storm and flood

The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - the deadliest natural disaster in United States history - after which floods swept thousands of people to their death, and many more left homeless as millions of dollars worth of property was destroyed.

The Beatles’ John Lennon shot and killed in New York (1980)

Former Beatle John Lennon shot and killed in New York: The musician who set the beat for a revolutionary youth generation in the 1960s, was shot to death outside his Manhattan home.

The real Bonnie & Clyde: Texas officers trap and kill notorious duo in shootout (1934)

After a lengthy crime spree, Bonnie & Clyde were finally caught and killed in 1934: Clyde Barrow, the Southwest's No. 1 outlaw, and his gunwoman companion, Bonnie Parker, were trapped and shot dead by Texas and Louisiana officers.

Damaged fire escape at the Triangle shirtwaist factory

How 146 people died needlessly in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire (1911)

To this day, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York on March 25, 1911, remains the deadliest industrial disaster in the city's history,

Dancer Isadora Duncan killed in bizarre accident (1927)

Dancer Isadora Duncan was killed when her shawl was caught in the rear wheel of an automobile. Unaware, the chauffeur of the car which was being demonstrated to Miss Duncan started moving forward.

The Vietnam War, as seen on Newsweek magazine covers (1964-1973)

The Vietnam War, as seen on Newsweek covers (1964-1973)

Regular US combat units were deployed to Vietnam beginning in 1965, and while America's direct military involvement ended on August 15, 1973, the last soldiers left Vietnam on March 29, 1975. Here, take a look back at how some of the military action was portrayed stateside by Newsweek magazine.

The Titanic disaster, as seen in editorial cartoons (1912)

The Titanic tragedy, as seen through editorial cartoons (1912)

The Titanic was one of the most luxurious, well-appointed cruise liners ever, with seemingly no expense spared... except when it came to passenger safety in the event of an emergency.

Early firsthand reports of Nazi concentration camps (1945)

Fabian said he was taken to Auschwitz 10 months ago with 500,000 other Hungarian Jews, and that 400,000 were gassed and cremated in the first two months, and that only 1,000 remained alive.

Martin Luther King Jr slain by lone Memphis assassin (1968)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Nobel Peace Prize winner who made nonviolence his chief weapon in the fight for civil rights, was shot to death here last night as he stood on a balcony outside his motel room.

The Titanic’s terrifying last moments before sinking to the ocean floor (1912)

Below are several chapters from a book that was issued the same year as the Titanic disaster, and was called simply Titanic. While many aspects of the... Click to read more...

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin dies at age 85 (1790)

Benjamin Franklin dies at 85: Upon the death of a prominent American, we are favored with the following short account of Franklin's last illness, by his friend and physician, Dr Jones.

Death of an outlaw: First account of Jesse James’ murder (1882)

Get the true story behind 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' from 1882 -- when, Jesse James, the Missouri outlaw, was killed by a boy twenty years old at his temporary residence on Thirteenth and Lafayette streets, in this city.

Abraham Lincoln assassinated: Official accounts of the President’s murder (1865)

Last evening at about 9:30 p.m., at Ford's Theatre, the President was shot by an assassin who suddenly entered the box and approached behind the President. The pistol-ball entered the back of the President's head, and penetrated nearly through the head. The wound is mortal.

A look back at Elvis, from right after his death (1977)

A view of Elvis... The writer was six years old when Elvis Presley began making his presence felt in the world of music. Now, at 27, he reflects on... Click to read more...

Abraham Lincoln’s letter of condolence to Mrs Bixby (1864)

"The cherished memory of the loved and lost" President Lincoln's letter of condolence was delivered to Lydia Bixby on November 25, 1864, and was repu... Click to read more...

America shocked when Alexander Hamilton dies after a duel (1804)

"The greatest man in America" has fallen in a duel The Sprig Of Liberty (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - July 27, 1804 DISTRESSING! It is with infi... Click to read more...

Rock star Janis Joplin found dead in Hollywood home (1970)

Rock Star Janis Joplin Found Dead In Hollywood Home Rock singer Janis Joplin was found dead in her Hollywood home on October 4. The coroner's office ... Click to read more...

Famed rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix dies (1970)

Famed rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix is dead Dies a millionaire at 24 By John J. Meehan Electric guitarist Jimi Hendrix, 24-year-old millionaire i... Click to read more...

The fate of Galveston, Texas: The hurricane disaster of 1900

A witness describes how water was blown over in the Galveston hurricane disaster of 1900 - the wind blowing at the rate of eighty miles an hour straight from the gulf, and driving the seawater before it in great waves.

Young actor James Dean killed in car crash (1955)

James Dean killed in car accident: Speed-loving James Dean, Hollywood's latest bobby sox idol, was killed last night in a head-on collision of his German sports car and another automobile.

The real death of a cheerleader story (1985)

Although the story below was the topic of the 1994 made-for-TV movie "Death of a Cheerleader"/"A Friend to Die For" starring Tori Spelling and Kellie Martin -- this story has personal meaning, because I was a student at the same school. Along with the rest of the town, I watched this whole tale unfold sadly and slowly during the course of several months.

Battlefield report: Wounded Knee Massacre (1890)

Big Foot's camp three weeks after the Wounded Knee Massacre (Dec. 29, 1890), with bodies of several Lakota Sioux people wrapped in blankets in the fo... Click to read more...

Lizzie Borden & the infamous axe murders (1892)

Here's a news story about the Lizzie Borden double murder from just 5 days after the killings. Soon, this sensationally dramatic tale would rivet the nation.

Harriet Tubman: The notable career of a slave (1913)

Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross -- nicknamed "Minty" -- around 1820-1823. In the words of the Library of Congress, "Harriet Tubman was a runa... Click to read more...

Knute Rockne plane crash April 1 1931 - New York Daily News

Knute Rockne’s TWA airplane crashes – 8 killed (1931)

The death of Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne in the crash of TWA Flight 599 on March 31, 1931, resulted in more than just the death of the football legend and seven others -- it was a pivotal moment in early airline and aviation safety.

Knute Rockne’s death casts grief over the nation (1931)

The friend of all: Knute Rockne's death casts grief over all parts of the nation. He was the idol of millions who had never even seen him.

President Lincoln’s funeral (1865)

Remains of President Lincoln in Chicago Yesterday was a marked day in the history of Chicago -- a day long to be remembered by the hundreds of th... Click to read more...

Kennedy just before he was killed - 1963

President John F Kennedy slain on Dallas street (1963)

A sniper shot and killed President John F Kennedy on the streets of Dallas Friday. A 24-year-old pro-Communist who once tried to defect to Russia was charged with the murder shortly before midnight.

The death of a star: Actress Marilyn Monroe dies from overdose (1962)

A doctor smashed his way into a locked bedroom -- and found Marilyn Monroe dead in bed, nude, a telephone clutched in her hand, an empty pill bottle nearby.

The crash of Pacific Southwest Airlines flight 182 (1978)

On a clear, unseasonably hot morning on September 25, 1978, residents of San Diego's North Park neighborhood were getting their days underway -- not r... Click to read more...

President Kennedy’s assassination: Zapruder footage (1966)

Although President John F Kennedy's assassination occurred on November 22, 1963, the article below was published on the third anniversary of his death... Click to read more...

Florence Nightingale’s life one long sacrifice (1820-1910)

"Angel of the Battlefield" revered by all soldiers Florence Nightingale's life was one long sacrifice for the cause of suffering humanity The firs... Click to read more...

Donna Summer was Hot Stuff: I Feel Love, Last Dance & more

Summer has had her last dance Donna Summer burst onto the disco scene in the 1970s with a bang -- her four #1 singles all reached the top chart spo... Click to read more...

Reactions to Elvis’ death (1977)

Elvis' Hollywood Blvd star receives respect Placement of producer Bill Burrud's bronze star in Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame has been postpone... Click to read more...

Death claims Elvis (1977)

Death claims Elvis King of rock suffers heart failure at 42 Memphis -- Elvis Presley, the gyrating king of rock n' roll who forever changed the fa... Click to read more...