Florida February 15, 2024 Crews safely detonate three WWII-era bombs in Florida bay Three World War II-era bombs were safely detonated Wednesday in Choctawhatchee Bay in the Florida panhandle, county officials announced.
LIFESTYLE February 10, 2024 On this day in history, February 10, 1940, Glenn Miller's infectious 'In the Mood' tops US pop charts Glenn Miller and His Orchestra reached the top of the American pop charts with "In the Mood" on this day in history, Feb. 10, 1942. Miller was killed during World War II.
LIFESTYLE February 9, 2024 Meet the American who taught the Tuskegee Airmen to fly, pioneer pilot Charles 'Chief' Anderson Meet Charles A. "Chief" Anderson, lead instructor at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in World War II. This American gave the famous Tuskegee Airmen their first taste of flight.
LIFESTYLE February 9, 2024 On this day in history, February 9, 1942 feds enact Daylight Saving Time in darkest hours of World War II The U.S. federal government enacted nationwide daylight saving time on this day in history, Feb. 9, 1942. It was seen as a way to promote the national defense amid World War II.
Florida February 7, 2024 World War II-era bomb unearthed at Florida airport Construction workers at Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport in Florida dug up what is believed to be a Mark 65 bomb dating back to World War II.
United Kingdom February 6, 2024 At 102 years old, veteran WWII pilot takes to the skies on a delightfully bumpy ride for charity Jack Hemmings, ex-squadron leader in the Royal Air Force, took to the skies at the age of 102 to raise funds for his charity, the Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Holocaust January 31, 2024 Holocaust survivors can live on for generations with creative use of new technology A museum in Cincinnati is trying to leverage the power of AI to create and exhibit that will allow future generations to interact with Holocaust survivors.
LIFESTYLE January 30, 2024 Jack Carr's take on 6th Ranger Battalion's daring prisoner rescue of January 30, 1945: 'Mission accomplished' One of the most daring rescue missions ever accomplished by U.S. Special Forces took place on Jan. 30, 1945, as the 6th Ranger Battalion freed hundreds of POWs held by the Japanese.
LIFESTYLE January 27, 2024 On this day in history, January 27, 1943, US Eighth Air Force launches bombing offensive over Nazi Germany The U.S. Eight Air Force attacked the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on this day in history, Jan. 27, 1943, marking the start of the American bombing offensive in Europe in World War II.
Holocaust January 26, 2024 Holocaust Remembrance 2024 as scope of death, horror and threat still hard to comprehend today Observances have begun of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, 2024, amid heightened fears of hatred after the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attacks, "the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust."
Exclusive January 25, 2024 ‘Masters of the Air’ star Austin Butler trained with B-17 pilots for role in WWII miniseries Austin Butler and Callum Turner recall how they prepared to play World War II pilots in the new miniseries "Masters of the Air," which streams on Apple+ on Jan 26.