How Martin Luther King's Assassination Led Elvis To Record This Song
Elvis Presley forged a career that continues to attract fans decades after his death at 42. Sometimes mocked, he also demonstrated a depth to his music.
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How Martin Luther King's Assassination Led To The Creation Of This Neil Diamond Song
The song "Dry Your Eyes," written by Neil Diamond and Robbie Robertson of The Band, was about the tragic assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Car Salesman Who Didn't Escape JFK's Assassination Unscathed
The murder of John F. Kennedy was the most high-profile killing in the 20th century. But, during the incident, multiple people were also injured or killed.
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Washington Post's First City Editor Defended A Lincoln Assassination Conspirator
One of the foundations of the United States justice system is the presumption of innocence -- that the accused is entitled to a fair trial, with counsel.
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How Abraham Lincoln Narrowly Avoided Death Before His Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated at a theater, but he actually had a brush with death prior to that during the Civil War, when a bullet nearly hit him.
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Thomas Hagan: What Happened To The Man Who Killed Malcolm X?
The February 21, 1965, death of Black revolutionary and civil rights leader Malcolm X was a devastating blow to the movement for racial equality in the U.S.
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Disturbing Details About Haile Selassie's Tragic Assassination
Ethiopian Emporer Haile Selassie was a progressive leader with a royal bloodline. Here are the tragic Disturbing details about his assassination.
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What Happened To The Car JFK Was Assassinated In?
The car John F. Kennedy was shot in wasn't retired after his assassination and was used by other presidents.
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The Assassination Attempt Of Shirley Temple Explained
Shirley Temple lived a long and impressive life, however, she was once in very grave danger when she was just 10 years old.
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The Biggest Theories About JFK's Assassination
The official story is that a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald, fired the shots that killed President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Lots of people disagree.
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This Is How Old These People Were When They Were Assassinated
Throughout history, varying leaders have been killed for reasons both personal and political. This is how old these people were when they were assassinated.
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Here's What The Formerly Classified JFK Assassination Documents Say
The last presidential assassination in modern times was on November 22, 1963, and it claimed the life of America's 35th president, John F. Kennedy, or JFK.
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The Only American Presidents To Be Assassinated
Trying to accomplish political change through assassination is, thankfully, a rarity in American history. So far, four chief executives have been assassinated.
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How Malcolm X's Assassination Investigation Was Mishandled
Just as with the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John Kennedy, questions have surrounded the murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
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Who Was Really Behind The Assassination Of Park Chung-Hee?
Park Chung-hee was the leader of South Korea. This is the story of who was really behind the assassination of President Park Chung-hee.
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How Margaret Thatcher Barely Escaped An Assassination Attempt
When people become the head of a country, they become quite powerful — they shape daily life for the citizens. They are also placed squarely in the crosshairs.
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The Truth About The Assassination Attempt On John D. Rockefeller
Wealthy industrialist John D. Rockefeller created countless enemies during his lifetime, and his family's hard stance on labor issues fueled the ire of many.
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How Rabbits Once Nearly Assassinated Napoleon
Rabbits almost bested the French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte, who commanded most of Europe during the early 19th century.
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How A Lincoln Assassination Co-Conspirator Wound Up Saving Dozens Of Lives In Prison
Anyone who can recall elementary school history classes could probably name the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
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Here's What Might've Happened If MLK Survived His Assassination
A lot of prominent political leaders and activists were murdered during the 1960s, including Black civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Details We Know About The Assassination Of Haitian President Jovenel Moise
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated in his home early Wednesday morning. Moïse and his wife were both shot, though she is expected to survive.
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The Scary Details Behind Queen Elizabeth's Assassination Attempt
Several assassination attempts have been made against Queen Elizabeth. In one case, an assassin actually fired a gun at her while she was visiting New Zealand.
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What It Was Really Like The Day Abraham Lincoln Was Assassinated
For most people, there was probably little to note about April 14, 1865. However, this warm spring day would end in tragedy for President Abraham Lincoln.
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Inside The Assassination Attempt Against Herbert Hoover
President Herbert Hoover certainly had his share of detractors and enemies, and even had an attempt on his life before entering office.
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Have Any Popes Ever Been Assassinated?
Though the position of the pope, i.e. head of the Catholic Church, comes with reverence and respect from most people, it also can attract jealousy and violence.
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The Time Ronald Reagan Was Almost Assassinated
Queen Victoria isn't the only high-profile target to have survived a brush with death. Presidents have survived assassination attempts, including Ronald Reagan.
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The Tragic Truth About The Woman Who Nearly Assassinated Mussolini
On April 7, 1926, the Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini survived what would be the closest of four assassination attempts on his life.
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