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!

"Sleigh" the rest of the semester with these free resources and activities!

‘Tis the season to give thanks, and we’re thankful for YOU! Thank you for the dedication that you show your students every day.

There are no tricks here — only treats — as we bring you lesson plan ideas and free resources to use in your classroom!

Discover resources on V-J Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Constitution Day.

We’re kicking off the back-to-school season with a few monumental moments of courageous individuals who made the world a better place!

Ahh, summer — a time for pool parties, cookouts, fireworks, and “Historical Happenings.” Summer may be halfway over, but that doesn’t...