The strangest stories from Washington, DC history. Hoaxes, scandals, freak accidents, and a few you’ll want to read twice to make sure they’re real.
A wild article from 1924 Washington DC shows that unmuzzled dogs were biting people and that health and police authorities were uniting to check the epidemic. Take a look back at this intriguing article from the Washington Post.
In 1921, the D.C. Commissioners issued a ban on movies that “shock the ordinary sensibilities” with a fine of $5-$45 for the first offense and revocation of the theater’s permit for the second. Read more about the Roaring Twenties in D.C.!
In August 1903, an employee of Georgetown University, Delgado Crofton, was arrested on a charge of grand larceny and accused of embezzling $2,200 of university money. Read this blog post to learn more about the case!
Learn about the mysterious alligators that appeared in Rock Creek Park in 1916 according to an article from The Washington Times. Plus, don’t forget to read about the alligators in the basement of the Commerce Department.
This is a wild story we dug up from the Washington Post. It was published on June 5th, 1938 and features a storybook arrest; two automobiles were struck by the fleeing motorist! With a photo from 1938, you can get a feel for the era
This is the story of the 1947 attempted assassination of Senator John W. Bricker of Ohio. Learn how a disgruntled former Capitol policeman tried to ‘refresh’ the Senator’s memory about a financial loss he blamed on Bricker.
Read the incredible 1914 Washington Times story of Herman Kabansky’s desperate struggle with Policeman J.L. Edwards. Five were shot, including Kabansky, and one was left paralyzed. Read the full story here!
Read the amusing tale of a creative, but poorly armed, burglar in Kalorama back in the 19th century. From the Washington Post in June of 1898, this story is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Step back in time to the 19th century Washington dance scene! Read this article to find out how people danced, find out who was there, and the all-important question: did they do the Harlem Shake? Learn the answer and more here!
