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A couple bought Marilyn Monroe’s final Los Angeles home and planned to demolish it; the city declared it a historic landmark, triggering a federal battle over property rights and lost value- 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 400
- In 1906, diver William Walker began working in darkness beneath a sinking English cathedral; by 1911, his underwater work had helped save the building from collapse
- 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 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 1992, an English metal detectorist searched a field for a lost hammer; moments later, he uncovered a Roman hoard containing thousands of ancient objectsToday, the Hoxne Hoard remains one of Britain's most extraordinary Roman archaeological discoveries, and its unlikely origin continues to c...15 Sep, 2026, 05.20 AM IST
- In 1984, Lincoln's handwritten final public address emerged from a secret compartment in an antique table; the forgotten manuscript later sold for $231,000A remarkable manuscript discovery at New York City’s Morris-Jumel Mansion brought an overlooked piece of Revolutionary-era history back int...15 Sep, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
- Portuguese forts, paved pathways, golden beaches: Anand Mahindra feels this coastal town in Gujarat is like a movie scriptDaman is stepping into the spotlight as a captivating heritage tourism spot, shedding its previous reputation. Billionaire industrialist An...14 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- 'As India leads, world listens': Rajnath Singh hails conclusion of 18th BRICS SummitDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called the successful conclusion of the 18th BRICS Summit under India's chairship a landmark diplo...14 Sep, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- When this North Carolina lighthouse was built in 1870, the Atlantic was 1,500 feet away. By 1999, it was just 60 feet away, so engineers moved the 4,830-ton tower 2,900 feet inlandThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse confronted significant erosion from the advancing Atlantic Ocean. In a remarkable feat of engineering, the 4,8...11 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- Indradhanush Gas Grid clocks Rs 632 crore capex in FY26, project progress reaches 88.6%Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited incurred Rs 632 crore in capital expenditure during FY26, taking cumulative spending to Rs 6,878 crore, as ph...11 Sep, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- PM Modi recalls Swami Vivekananda's 1893 Chicago speech as world marks 5th anniversary of 9/11 attacksPrime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Swami Vivekananda's historic 1893 Chicago speech. His words on tolerance and acceptance remain rele...11 Sep, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- Guwahati goes the distance, launches international marathon with Rs 1.25 crore purseGuwahati will host its first international marathon on February 7, 2027. This event aims to position Assam as a global sporting destination...11 Sep, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
- Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs home: How Twin Palms became a historic landmark with its iconic pool and mid-century modern designFrank Sinatra’s Twin Palms estate, crafted by E. Stewart Williams in 1947, stands as a hallmark of modernist architecture. With its extensi...10 Sep, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- 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...10 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- In 1776, 'United States of America' was formally adopted by Congress, centuries later U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates renaming Strait of Hormuz, Lake Ontario, New MexicoIn the summer of 1776, the American Revolution was transforming a collection of British colonies into a nation with an uncertain future. On...10 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Frank Sinatra spent $150,000 to build Twin Palms in Palm Springs in 1947—he wanted a Georgian mansion, but created a modernist icon insteadFrank Sinatra spent $150,000 to build Twin Palms in Palm Springs in 1947, creating a home that would become closely associated with his Hol...09 Sep, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan gave $4 million to save a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond from development—now the 102-acre historic site will remain protected for the community foreverThe 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond is now protected indefinitely after receiving a $4 million donation from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerber...09 Sep, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- 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...06 Sep, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- In 1947, Frank Sinatra commissioned Twin Palms in Palm Springs; 64 years later, the glass-walled desert home was designated a Class 1 Historic SiteIn 1947, music legend Frank Sinatra enlisted architect E. Stewart Williams to create his desert retreat, resulting in the stunning Twin Pal...05 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
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