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June 16, 2024

On this day in history, June 16, 1884, first American roller coaster opens at Coney Island

The first roller coaster ride in America opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York, on this day in history, June 16, 1884. The coaster traveled about six miles an hour and cost just 5 cents.

June 15, 2024

'Blockbuster discovery' unearthed at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate

Dozens of pre-Revolutionary War bottles of fruit preserves have been uncovered at Mount Vernon, the home of first president George Washington.

June 15, 2024

Who is Bessie Coleman? First Black woman to earn international pilot's license

Bessie Coleman was the first African American female flyer to earn her pilot's license. In the years following her tragic, untimely death, Coleman's legacy lives on.

June 15, 2024

The history of Father's Day: Origins of the day and how the annual summer occasion is celebrated

Father's Day doesn't date back as far as Mother's Day, but it has deep roots in the United States. It was created in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd.

June 15, 2024

On this day in history, June 15, 1864, Arlington National Cemetery is established in Virginia

The creation of Arlington National Cemetery, on this day in history, June 15, 1864, began with the seizure of Robert E. Lee's Virginia home after he defected to the Confederacy in the Civil War.

June 14, 2024

On this day in history, June 14, 1777, Congress adopts 'Stars and Stripes' flag, the 'new constellation'

On this day in history, June 14, 1777, the nation adopted the U.S. flag. Here's more on the history and iterations of the U.S. flag — and what some presidents have said about this symbol of freedom.

June 13, 2024

Underwater video reveals wreckage likely from 1971 corporate plane crash into Lake Champlain

Experts believe that they have found the wreckage of a corporate private jet 200 feet below the surface of Lake Champlain in Vermont, that fatefully crashed more than 50 years ago. (Garry Kozak via The Associated Press)

June 13, 2024

Carvings on ancient stone discovery leave experts in awe

The Spanish National Research Council recently announced the discovery of a written alphabet that may be 2,600 years old. It dates back to Tartessos, an ancient civilization.

June 12, 2024

Legendary explorer's 'last ship' discovered off coast of North America

Canadian divers have recently discovered the vessel that Sir Ernest Shackleton, a famous explorer, died on in 1922. The ship sank decades later in 1962, near Labrador.

June 12, 2024

On this day in history, June 12, 1987, Reagan urges Gorbachev to 'tear down this wall'

Profound urging by President Ronald Reagan on this day in history, June 12, 1987, to Soviet leader Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall, was iconic of Reagan's presidency.