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In 1662, Pieter Bronck bought 1,900 acres near Coxsackie, New York. 364 years later, his 1663 home remains Upstate New York’s oldest, after 8 generations lived there tooBronck House, built in 1663, is the oldest house in upstate New York located in Coxsackie. Pieter Bronck established his family home after ...- Sonia, Rahul, Kharge pay rich tributes to ex-PM Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversaryOn September 26, Congress leaders honored former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi led ...
- Built from 1837 to 1842, New York's Croton Aqueduct carried water 41 miles on gravity alone, dropping 13 inches a mile; it supplied the city for 113 yearsSince the launch of the Croton Aqueduct in 1842, the landscape of clean water access has evolved significantly, tackling severe health cris...
- In 1930, Detroit and Windsor opened an underwater road tunnel; 96 years later, the mile-long crossing still serves motorists between the two citiesThe Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, inaugurated in 1930, serves as a vital conduit for both commuters and tourists alike, linking the bustling city...
- He spent 50 years protecting Yosemite, then dug his own grave and planted Sequoias around itGalen Clark arrived in Yosemite seeking health benefits and became its first guardian while promoting conservation efforts. He measured the...
- Envoys of six nations including Finland, EU present credentials to President MurmuJean-Eric Paquet, the new European Union Ambassador to India, presented his Letters of Credence to President Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony m...
- 'Historic moment for Indian sport': IOA President PT Usha on 2032 UCI Road World ChampionshipsPune has been awarded the 2032 UCI Road World Championships, marking a significant achievement for Indian cycling. This decision was announ...
- Boston Light has stood since 1716 and was automated in 1998, but Congress kept a keeper on it; when Sally Snowman retired in 2023, the US lost its last oneBoston Light, located in Boston Harbor, was the last manually operated lighthouse in the United States. The light became automated in 1998,...
- Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit networkMonongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic vi...
- FAA says Trump arch with signal flame got no special treatment in reviewThe US Federal Aviation Administration said there was no political interference in its safety review of President Donald Trump’s proposed 2...
- In 1932, a pilot spotted giant human and animal figures carved into California's desert; the largest stretches 171 feet from head to toeGiant desert drawings near Blythe, California, have been dated using rock varnish. These ancient figures are now estimated to be at least o...
- In 1873, San Francisco tested underground cable cars for hills too steep for horse-drawn streetcars; the city’s cable cars still climb those streets todaySan Francisco's cable cars represent a rich part of the city's heritage, facing elimination on two notable occasions. Inventor Andrew Smith...
- SpaceX moves closer to securing 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge land after judge clears swapA federal judge refused to block SpaceX's land swap deal in Texas. Environmental groups are vowing to continue their legal challenge agains...
- Savita Punia becomes India's most-capped women's hockey playerSavita Punia achieved the milestone of becoming India's most-capped women's hockey player. She surpassed Vandana Katariya's previous record...
- ISRO to build advanced space tracking radar near Guwahati under Project NETRA, says Assam CMAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday shared a landmark milestone for the State, noting that the foundation stone for the Indi...
- In the early 1900s, Jerome was a booming mining town of nearly 15,000; after commercial mining ended in 1953, its population fell to roughly 400In the 1880s, Jerome experienced a rapid population increase thanks to lucrative copper mining opportunities. Thousands flocked to this bus...
- In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National ParkIn 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Ka...
- In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...
- In 1957, Elvis Presley bought Graceland for $102,500 at just 22: How his 13.8-acre Memphis home became a global landmark with 20 million visitorsIn 1957, Elvis Presley acquired Graceland in Memphis, intending it as a family haven. Over the next 20 years, he made extensive renovations...
- Henry Ford owned more than 2,000 acres around his Michigan home. The estate later became a national historic landmarkHenry Ford's ambitious vision led him to acquire vast tracts of land near Dearborn, Michigan, to support his burgeoning automobile enterpri...
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