Meeting on a movie set, the actress and playwright forged a tight bond that ended with her tragic 1981 death.

After reaching the top through eye-catching personas and performances, the band weathered lineup changes and creative lulls to cement its place as one of rock's enduring acts.

The "How I Met Your Mother" star may never have met his husband if they hadn’t ended up at the same New York City street corner at the same time.

Decades before Brown v. Board of Education, a Supreme Court decision favored the continued segregation of schools by race.

The often controversial activist called homosexuals an "oppressed minority."

Hailing from in New York City's Inwood neighborhood, Miranda celebrated his upbringing in his first Broadway musical turned 2021 movie.

The abduction of aviator Charles Lindbergh's young son captivated the country in the 1930s.

The larger-than-life writer found unyielding companionship and support from her fellow American expatriate in Paris.

The "Saturday Night Live" star was killed by his wife Brynn Omdahl, who battled with substance abuse, in their Los Angeles home in 1998.

From patriarch Stu's inspirational rise to Bret's championship runs, the Harts can lay claim to the title belt of the first family of professional wrestling.

An unexpected best-selling book by Amy Tan turned into a box office success, yet it wasn’t until 2018 that its effects stuck.

The two activist forged an unlikely bond in the 1960s while fighting for racial equality.

The inventors' different approaches to creating a standardized electrical system ultimately drove them apart.

The pro wrestling legend became a singular figure in his sport for his ability to engage audiences through the characters of Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love and, eventually, himself.

From the famous actress originally slated to lead the movie to a possible third film, here are some facts about the convent comedies starring Whoopi Goldberg.

Warrior chafed at the idea of accepting less than equal billing as the Hulk, who Ultimate Warrior defeated at WrestleMania VI.

From the first slaying to David Berkowitz's eventual capture and confession, here are the key moments from the Son of Sam murder case.

With their leadership and bravery, these trailblazing activists left a lasting mark on American history, fighting for civil rights, labor rights and everything in between.

Lyle and Erik provided some much-needed advice to the fallen football star as all three awaited their trials on murder charges in the same Los Angeles prison.

The Utah teen endured rape and other atrocities by a husband-wife team that held her captive for nine months.

From the surprising people Meryl Steep based her character on to the actress the studio originally wanted for Anne Hathaway's role, here are some facts about the 2006 movie.

In 2009, the financial advisor pled guilty to running the biggest investment fraud the world has ever known, with many notable names as his clients.

Discover what the stars of the 1971 movie are up to since finding the golden ticket.

The royal couple's love story had a romantic beginning but their relationship was rattled by her early ascension to the throne five years into their marriage.