Topic: Dale Evans

On Dec. 31, 1968, the Soviet Union tested its supersonic airliner, the TU-144, months before the Anglo-French Concorde.

On Dec. 31, 1968, the Soviet Union tested its supersonic airliner, the TU-144, months before the Anglo-French Concorde.

On Dec. 31, 1973, Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente and died in a plane crash en route to deliver supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua.

On Dec. 31, 1973, Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente and died in a plane crash en route to deliver supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua.

On Dec. 31, 1999, Panama assumed full control of the Panama Canal.

On Oct. 31,1926, Harry Houdini, renowned magician, illusionist and escape artist, died of peritonitis in a Detroit hospital following a blow to the abdomen.

The death of a Scottish boxer following a fight has prompted one U.K. lawmaker to renew his call for boxing to be banned.

UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014

UPI Almanac for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.

UPI Almanac for Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.