Kerry Byrne

The Empire State Building, the world's tallest skyscraper at the time and perhaps still the most famous in the world, opened on this day in history, May 1, 1931.

George Orwell's classic novel of dystopia, "1984," showed monolithic government using artificial intelligence and surveillance to create a totalitarian society. Here are 10 ways this is relevant today.

The King James Version of the Bible, the most popular book in the English language, was published according to scholarly estimate on this day in history, May 2, 1611.

Busy Wild Bird Fund clinic proves New York City is 'birding paradise' that attracts global birdwatchers and where even endangered peregrine falcons thrive.

Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young hurled the first perfect game of the World Series era for the Boston Americans, later the Red Sox, on this day in history, May 5, 1904.

The U.S Supreme Court declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case on this day in history, May 17, 1954.

Nettie Stevens was a pioneer of genetics research, proving that sexual identity was a hereditary trait passed through chromosomes — and not determined by environment.

The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn, New York, pays chilling tribute to the 11,500 Americans, and allies, who died aboard British prison ships during the American Revolution.

China fought two Opium Wars with Europe in the 1800s while suffering a crisis of opium addiction. Is it now seeking revenge by flooding the U.S. with synthetic opioids today?

Andrew Jackson Higgins, native of Nebraska, designed and built in New Orleans he famous amphibious landing craft used by the US and Allies to fight and win World War II.