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WAR IN THE PACIFIC NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Between 1997 and 2005, officials removed 282 buildings from California’s Giant Forest; the project gave 231 acres back to giant sequoias- In 1587, John White left 117 colonists at Roanoke and sailed to England. 3 years later, he returned and found over 100 settlers vanished, leaving behind the mysterious word CROATOAN
- In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the island’s 11 native forest bird species were gone
- Meet Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher who kept one white pumpkin alive for nearly 40 years just for Thanksgiving pie; gardeners can still buy its seeds todayWayne Fortna cultivated a unique white pumpkin for nearly forty years, ensuring a Thanksgiving pie tradition. After his death, his daughter...17 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- 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...17 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 1861, seven Southern states seceded, Lincoln had taken office and Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor set the stage for the deadliest war in American historyIn April 1861, the United States reached a critical juncture as several southern states withdrew from the Union. The firing on Fort Sumter ...17 Sep, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Before the 1960s, Yellowstone’s Morning Glory Pool was deep blue. Visitors threw in pennies, rocks and garbage, and its color changedYellowstone National Park is grappling with an escalating issue of litter left by visitors. This debris often contaminates the park's delic...16 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Madhavan hails 17-year-old kid from London who took on a project that delivered free swimming lessons to poverty-stricken children. Who is Jeremiah Carnegie?Actor Madhavan recently took to Instagram to praise a young swimmer from Croydon, London, who spearheaded a project to teach swimming to 78...16 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- China’s defence chief warns against ‘historical revisionism’ in apparent Japan messageChina's Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations to avoid provocative acts and historical revisionism. He spoke at the Beijing Xiangshan For...16 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- 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...15 Sep, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
- In 1903, America’s first Black national park superintendent took charge at Sequoia; his troops completed more improvements that summer than the previous three years combinedCaptain Charles Young became the first Black acting superintendent of national parks in 1903. He oversaw significant road and trail improve...15 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
- Super El Niño is here, and its record-breaking strength is about to reshape America's winterAn El Niño event has strengthened to unprecedented levels, impacting global weather. This phenomenon is defined by warmer Pacific Ocean wat...14 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- In the 1980s, rare shells linked to Captain Cook were thrown into a university dumpster; 40 years later, the forgotten collection returned to England's heritage archivesRare shells linked to Captain James Cook nearly vanished in the 1980s. The collection was thrown into a university dumpster, apparently for...14 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, others meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas AraghchiKashmiri leaders met Iran's foreign minister on the BRICS Summit sidelines. They discussed regional tensions and the need for restraint and...14 Sep, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
- Texas couple donated 50 Acres of their land for a public park. 25 Years later, a $9.2 million expansion is taking shapeDuhacsek Park in Sugar Land, Texas, is set for an exciting $9.2 million overhaul, with plans to add new cricket fields and dog parks. Const...13 Sep, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
- Beavers return to US Creek after 19 years. Starts cutting down aspen trees beside a man-made dam. Here's whyAfter a 19-year absence, park staff in Great Basin National Park rejoiced at the sighting of a beaver, demonstrating nature's ability to bo...13 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- In 1970, fishing guide Lancelot Jones and his sister-in-law sold more than 277 Florida island acres to the National Park Service for $1.2 million; Jones kept the right to live in his family homeThe Jones family built a remarkable multigenerational history on Porgy Key and Totten Key at the southern end of what is now Biscayne Natio...10 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- Taiwan Strait conflict could eclipse World War Two economic impact: USA U.S. diplomat warned that Taiwan Strait conflict would impact the global economy more than World War Two. He stated the upcoming U.S.-Chi...09 Sep, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
- In 1951, historic peace treaty with Japan was signed by 49 nations in San Francisco, decades later Kremlin rejects Tokyo's request to dismantle new World War Two memorial in RussiaSan Francisco Peace Treaty entered into force on April 28, 1952. On that date, Japan formally regained sovereignty and the Allied occupatio...08 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
- In 1813, iconic newspaper first used term 'Uncle Sam' to refer to the United States, the nickname was linked to local meatpacker, after over 200 years later President Donald Trump is on name-changing spreeSamuel Wilson supplied meat to the U.S. Army in barrels marked "U.S.", meaning United States. According to the traditional story, workers a...07 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
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