LIFESTYLE On this day in history, March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory kills 146 Tragedy of Triangle fire ushered in a series of worker protection reforms, laws and policies ...

Future TV star and producer Lucille Ball was born on this day in history, August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York. She would go on to make television history along with husband Desi Arnaz.

In June of 1894, the United States Congress enacted a law setting aside the first Monday in September as “Labor Day.” The holiday recognizes the contributions of working men and 1911: Labor ...

24 July 1911: The discovery of Machu Picchu. ... On this day in 1911, ... At the top of a 2,500 metre-high mountain ridge is the remains of one of the most astounding citadels in human history.

Friday, Oct. 13, 1911. A big turnout on the first official day of voter registration “is an indication that the voters are deeply interested in the outcome of the election November 7, when a ...

Friday, April 28, 1911. “There is no reason why tuberculosis should not in this generation be driven to the wall. The slogan of the workers – ‘No Tuberculosis in 1920’ &#821… ...

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001: Don't talk about physically challenged athletes near the Davenport North swimming teams. Last fall, senior Jenna Gravert, born with spina bifida, was a member of North's ...