In 1994, Kurt Cobain's death shocked the world. Fans were horrified that their idol had shot himself — but others continue to believe that someone else pulled the trigger and got away with murder.Michel Linssen/Redferns/Getty ImagesKurt Cobain was just 27 years old when he died on April 5, 1994. While his death has always been ruled a suicide, not everyone has accepted the official story.
Was Kurt Cobain murdered? Ever since the iconic Nirvana frontman was found dead in his Seattle home in April 1994, conspiracy theories have abounded about his short life — and tragic death. Read More...
What happened on this day in history: Sylvia Plath dies by suicide in London, Nelson Mandela is released from prison in South Africa, and more momentous events from this date.600 B.C.E.: Japan Is Founded Japan is founded with the crowning of its first emperor, Jimmu Tennō. This founding day, called Kigensetsu, was celebrated as a holiday until after World War II, when it was abolished. However, it was reestablished in 1966 as National Foundation Day. Read More...
What happened on this day in history: Ona Judge escapes from George Washington, Jeffrey Dahmer is born, and other momentous events.1542: Hernando de Soto Dies Hernando de Soto dies at the age of 41 along the banks of the present-day Mississippi River after suffering from a high fever. De Soto, a Spanish explorer and conquistador, participated in the conquests of civilizations in Central America and Peru. Leading trailblazing expeditions into what’s now the United States, de Soto trekked through present-day Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Read More...
