Stephen Hawking was born exactly 300 years after Galileo Galilei died. Their death and birth, exactly 300 years apart on ...

Europa was one of four moons discovered on Jan. 7, 1610, by astronomer Galileo Galilei. Speaking of Galileo, this photo was ...

Secret peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam resumed near Paris, France. 1973 – The trial opened in ...

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There are 358 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 7, 2015, masked gunmen stormed the Paris offices of Charlie ...

The new year arrived not only with fireworks, but with displays of aurora across the world at much more southerly latitudes ...

1610: Astronomer Galileo Galilei observed four of Jupiter’s moons for the first time. 1955: Singer Marian Anderson became the first Black American to sing ...

The Ursuline Sisters' convent, dedicated in 1893, evolved into Marquette Catholic High School, marking a rich educational legacy in Alton.

"There are plenty of astronomy apps for mobile phones to guide your viewing, but be aware that they can destroy or diminish ...

"A Padova consumai li diciotto anni migliori di tutta la mia età". Così ricorda il padre della scienza il suo soggiorno nella nostra città. Con la nostra visita, andremo a scoprire i luoghi a lui cari ...