What happened on this day in history: Texas declares independence from Mexico, beloved children's author Dr. Seuss is born, and more noteworthy events from March 2nd.1836: Texas Declares Independence From Mexico In the midst of the Texas Revolution, the Republic of Texas formally declares independence from Mexico. During the Convention of 1836, delegates approved a draft of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and the territory became its own nation. David Burnet was declared provisional president, and Sam Houston became the commander-in-chief of Texan forces.
What happened on this day in history: Pope Urban VII dies after 12 days in office, Wild Bill Hickok kills Samuel Strawhun during a saloon brawl, and more.1590: Urban VII Dies 12 Days After Becoming Pope Pope Urban VII dies a mere 12 days after his election, making his papacy the shortest in history. After Pope Sixtus V died just a month prior on Aug. 27, the papal conclave convened and chose Italian cardinal Giovanni Battista Castagna as the next pope.
Though James Earl Ray was found guilty of murdering Martin Luther King Jr., not everyone believes that he was responsible — or that he worked alone.Bettmann/Getty ImagesJames Earl Ray in 1966, two years before the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
When Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, the United States erupted into chaos — and countless activists demanded to know who had killed the iconic civil rights leader.
The Raucous Life And Tragic Death Of Bon Scott, Legendary Frontman Of AC/DC Wyatt Redd 3 years ago On February 19, 1980, Bon Scott died in London after a night of partying. The official cause was acute alcohol poisoning — but some believe there's more to the story. ncG1vNJzZmiZnKHBqa3TrKCnrJWnsrTAyKeeZ5ufonyiwdOhpqtnp66utcCMq5ydnF%2Blrqixjm0%3D
The Exorcist And The Mother Who Murdered Her Daughter Warner Bros.Ellen Burstyn’s character in The Exorcist (1973), witnessing her daughter’s demonic possession.
From horror movie fans to professional film critics alike, William Friedkin’s The Exorcist (1973) is frequently deemed the scariest movie of all time. While the terrifying story of a little girl possessed by a demon named Pazuzu was filmed with realism in mind, it was never meant to be taken as fact.