Today we remember Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi on what would have been his 145th birthday. A pioneer of wireless communication, Marconi is often credited as the father…
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Happy birthday to Kelly Clarkson! Today the singer turns 37. Kelly Clarkson / NPS, Marcey Frutchey Clarkson was born on April 24, 1982 in Fort Worth,…
Today we remember beloved child star Shirley Temple on what would have been her 91st birthday. Eleanor Roosevelt and Shirley Temple / U.S. National Archives and…
Each year on April 25, genetic genealogists celebrate DNA Day, which commemorates the discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure in April 1953 and the completion of…
Geni’s World Family Tree currently connects over 130 million profiles from all over the world and enables people of all nationalities and cultures to work together to…
On this day in 1451, Isabella I of Castile was born. Her marriage to Ferdinand II of Aragon brought stability to the kingdoms of the…
Genealogists use “time and place” to determine what records exist for a particular era and locality of interest. But this tried-and-true principle applies to the…
On this day in 1882, Charles Darwin died at his home, the Down House, in Kent at the age of 73. Considered to be one…
On this day in 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes set out on horseback to warn the American colonies of approaching British troops. Revere’s role…
Q: Peter Zecherle, the brother of my fourth great-grandmother, moved from Wisconsin to Nye County, Nev., around 1875. The 1875 Nevada state census lists him…
Today we remember Benjamin Franklin, who died on April 17, 1790 at the age of 84. Not only was Franklin one of the Founding Fathers…
Are you planning for your next family reunion? The warm weather and breaks from school makes summer the perfect time to throw a family get-together. And before you know…
On this day in 1867, aviator Wilbur Wright was born. A pioneer in aviation, Wright and his brother Orville, are best remembered for developing the first successful…
On this day in 1452, Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci was born in the Republic of Florence. Leonardo da Vinci / Library of Congress Little is…
Hats From 1784 to 1811, Britain levied a tax on men’s hats. It was intended to tax the wealthy more than poorer folk. The former…
On this day in 1577, Christian IV of Denmark was born. His reign lasted for nearly 60 years, making him the longest reigning Danish monarch in history. Christian…
We’re back from NERGC 2019 in Manchester, New Hampshire. This was a great opportunity to meet Geni users and connect with new members who were…
On this day in 1689, William III and Mary II were crowned as joint sovereigns of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The couple reigned together until Mary’s…
On this day in 1847, newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer was born. Today he best known for establishing the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, which is awarded annually…
Robert E. Lee On this day in 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively bringing an end to…