LiteratureOctober 26, 1868
The Pen That Forged New American Heroines
From Transcendentalist poverty to literary triumph, Louisa May Alcott redefines girlhood for a nation.
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Aviation InnovationMarch 6, 1907
CORNU'S HELICOPTER LIFTS OFF: FREE FLIGHT ACHIEVED
Paul Cornu's innovative twin rotor machine has successfully lifted off the ground, marking a monumental step in aviation.
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Civil RightsMarch 6, 1964
CASSIUS CLAY ANNOUNCES NEW NAME: MUHAMMAD ALI
The newly crowned heavyweight champion, Cassius Clay, today declares a radical change, adopting the name Muhammad Ali and fully embracing the Nation of Islam.
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