As we approach America's 250th Anniversary, November offers a rich tapestry of moments that have shaped our nation's identity. This eleventh month is not just a time for pumpkin pie and family gatherings, but also a period brimming with historical significance.

Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie—it's a celebration with deep roots stretching back four centuries in American history! Let's explore how a simple harvest celebration between two different cultures grew into one of America's most beloved holidays.

Halloween is a widely recognized and celebrated holiday in the United States filled with scary movies and frightfully fun costumes. But where did this tradition originate? Take a journey through time, and traditions, to hear about the ancient celebrations that helped in shaping what we now know as Halloween.

Learn the history behind Labor Day, a holiday honoring America’s workers and their contributions.

Discover how MTV’s first broadcast on August 1, 1981, permanently transformed entertainment in America.

Translated "the fifth of May," Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla.

A birthday cake by any other name would taste as sweet! Celebrate Shakespeare Day (April 23) with our collection of free resources.

“Let’s go!” From life-saving heroes to a legendary race, discover the incredible story of the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, Alaska.

We’re celebrating George Washington's birthday (Feb. 22, 1732) with these seven surprising facts about his life! 

Learn about Amelia Earhart’s extraordinary accomplishments in honor of the 90th anniversary of her solo flight across the Pacific Ocean!

Like most incredible events, the WWI Christmas Truce is surrounded by many myths, but what really happened on December 25, 1914?

Archaeologist Howard Carter and his team entered King Tut's tomb on November 26, 1922. What they found inside may surprise you!

Take a deep dive into the haunting history of Halloween!

September marks the anniversary of Mother Teresa and Grace Kelley's passing, so let's honor their legacies by diving into their lives.

Let’s look into some of the factors that you may not have known about that contributed to Pluto’s official demotion to a dwarf planet!

Learn about the royal family, some of the underlying factors that brought about the first British throne abdication, and much more!

April arrives like a breath of fresh air with sunshine and warm weather. Join us for the exciting April edition of Historical Happenings!

‘Top of the morning to ya! This March, we’re celebrating the start of spring with these monumental moments!

Love is in the air, and so are these monumental moments throughout history!

The second semester of school is in full swing, and so are this month’s monumental moments!