Though John Adams was old and ill when he died, the curious timing of his demise sparked countless unusual theories.

What happened on this day in history: India gains its independence from the United Kingdom, the first day of the Woodstock music festival begins, and more events from August 15th.

Established in 1931, the Five Families of the Italian-American Mafia in New York City consist of the Genovese, Gambino, Lucchese, Bonanno, and Colombo families.

A fertility deity honored by the Hopi and other Southwestern Native American cultures, Kokopelli is depicted as a fun-loving, musically talented prankster god.

After 74 years, the Soviet Union collapsed and broke into 15 countries on December 25, 1991, when Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president following years of internal conflict.

In 927, Athelstan became the first king of England after successfully uniting the Anglo-Saxon and Viking kingdoms in England.

The allure of Prince’s music was undeniable. After skyrocketing to success in the 1980s thanks to his unique musical talents and provocative onstage presence, Prince cemented himself as one of the ...

Marie-Thérèse, Louis-Joseph, Louis-Charles, and Sophie were the four children of Marie Antoinette, but only one survived to adulthood.

Soon-Yi Previn was adopted by Mia Farrow in 1977 and began an affair with Farrow's boyfriend Woody Allen in 1991 when she was 21 years old.