Gather ’round, people, and let us tell you a tale of a time long ago. Back before cell phones, social media, and the Macklemore haircut. Yes, way back in the time known as 1955, human beings roamed ...

It was at “one minute after sunrise” on Aug. 27, 1955 when a massive explosion at the Standard Oil Refinery in Whiting shook Northwest Indiana and beyond, followed by devastation that would last ...

One of the worst natural disasters to hit Connecticut struck 70 years ago. On Aug. 19, 1955, rivers across the state raged out of their banks, destroying entire villages and killing nearly 100 people.

The 1955 Chrysler Falcon was recently on display at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The concept car was built in Turin, Italy, by Ghia. A lovely and legendary car shrouded in mystery, the 1955 ...

Lou showcases a beautifully preserved 1955 VW Beetle—classic curves, air-cooled charm, and a legacy that helped shape the future of compact cars worldwide. Red Sox lose 7-year veteran to free agency ...

Disneyland’s opening day on July 17, 1955 was a nightmare that would become known in Disney lore as Black Sunday — all broadcast live in front of a national TV audience of 90 million, the largest in ...

Mr. Tanenhaus is the author of the forthcoming book “Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America.” In a memorable exchange during a Republican primary debate in January 2016, Senator Ted ...

Classic cars of a certain lineage had their moment in the spotlight this week as the Packard Proving Grounds near Utica, Michigan, hosted "Calling All Twelves," a salon celebrating all 1932–1939 ...

Thanks to the efforts of Enzo Ferrari and his contemporaries, the V12 engine is closely associated with Italian supercars in the minds of many enthusiasts. However, the Italians were relatively late ...

Married. Joan Crawford (real name: Lucille LeSeuer), 47, durable (29 years) cinemactress (Mildred Pierce, Johnny Guitar); and Alfred N. (for Nu) Steele, 54, president of the Pepsi-Cola Company; she ...

'Into the mouth of Trump hell'? South African president says White House meeting wasn't so dramatic US set to kill off tech that cuts car engines at red lights Taxes set to rise for millions of ...

Founded all the way back in 1899, the Packard Motor Car Company was one of America's very first automobile manufacturers. For the next 60 years, it was considered a high-end, luxury brand, pumping out ...