On this day in 1861, under General P.G.T. Beauregard's command, Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter (a Union-held fort) in Charleston Bay in South Carolina - which started the U.S. Civil War.
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Sylvia Plath (1932-1963), poet and novelist, explored her obsessions with death, self, and nature in works that expressed her ambivalent attitudes toward the universe.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published on this day in 1885.
Frédéric Chopin represents the curious phenomenon of a legendary pianist who gave approximately 30 public performances in his entire lifetime.
Happy Birthday, Judy Blume!
What is the inspiration behind Mardi Gras parade themes?
In January 1908, a program for young boys was launched in Britain by the Boer War hero Robert Baden-Powell. It would soon spread in popularity and make its way to the U.S.
Elizabeth II- respected for her knowledge of and participation in state affairs.
The Eucalyptus tree can grow to 375-480 feet.
How about a crossword puzzle for Puzzle Day!
A kazoo is a type of instrument known as a mirliton, which uses a resonating membrane to amplify sound.
