The Post’s Department of Data tries to figure out why a brief line in the 1990 Schwarzenegger vehicle “Kindergarten Cop” claims Astoria, Oregon, is the single-parent capital of America. It’s not, of ...

city fathers realized that name was already taken — presumably by Arnold’s Austrian compatriots — and named themselves after beaver baron John Jacob Astor instead. (Here, we’re counting ...

The actor played John Jacob Astor IV in the film and told TV Insider that he always knew the movie would be a hit, even when others were doubtful. “I’m the only one who did,” he admitted.

As soon as he realized that the Titanic had struck an iceberg on the night of April 14, 1912, John Jacob Astor IV sprung into action. He roused his pregnant wife, told her to put on her warmest ...

John Jacob Bausch was born in Gross Suessen ... Soon after, Lomb personally helped to fund the Mechanics Institute and his personal donations kept the school operating during the early years. It ...

This article is written by William Roka, a historian with the South Street Seaport Museum. Titanic and New York City, ...

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