In 1868 Jarvis organized “Mothers’ Friendship Day. ” On this occasion, mothers gathered with former Union and Confederate soldiers to promote reconciliation,” according to History .com.

Norway’s most famous painting, “The Scream” by Edvard Munch, is recovered almost three months after it was stolen from a ...

On this day, 32 years ago, New York Nets legend Julius ... Erving’s influence remained a foundational part of its history. His No. 32 jersey was retired by the Nets, ensuring his legacy would ...

The shortest conclave in known history lasted just 10 hours and ended with the election of Pope Julius II in 1503. More recently, as in the last 100 years, the shortest conclaves lasted a day when ...

ON THIS DAY IN 1906, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported ... Quotable: “It is through the lens of history that we should view the conflicts of today, and so give us hope for tomorrow.” ...

From 1925: An estimated 3,000 persons – mostly men – lined the banks of the Spokane River for a special Mother’s Day service next to the falls, presided over by the pastor of the Central ...

The history of organized labor is long and brutal. The history of May Day, the holiday honoring the organized labor movement ...

From 1975: The big day finally came for “Spokane’s delightful old merry-go-round” (aka the Looff Carrousel). “For seven years, Spokane citizens have worried, fretted and pampered the old ...

International Book Day: This day is also known as International Day of the Book or World Book Day. World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23 every year ...

Reaching back six decades, here’s a look at news-making country music headlines on this day in history. Spoiler alert: April 18 was a pretty good day for Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash took his hit ...

Taking a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history, in association with Heineken... West Ham United came from behind to take a step towards a first European final since 1976 ...