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LIFESTYLE December 22, 2023

On this day in history, December 22, 1808, Beethoven's triumphant Fifth Symphony debuts in Vienna

Ludwig Van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5 for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. It has become perhaps the world's most famous musical composition.

New Mexico December 21, 2023

New Mexico WWII soldier's remains identified nearly 80 years later

A team of U.S. government historians and researchers have identified Army Private Homer Mitchell from New Mexico as a soldier who died during World War II.

LIFESTYLE December 21, 2023

GI Christmas card to 8-month-old daughter in 1944 captured fear, heartbreak and hope amid WWII holidays

A Christmas card that PFC Vincent Vecchione wrote to his 8-month-old daughter in Dec. 1944 elicited powerful responses on social media and is a treasured family heirloom today.

LIFESTYLE December 21, 2023

On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash

General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.

LIFESTYLE December 18, 2023

D-Day 'hero' Maureen Sweeney, 100, of Ireland dies, known for storm prediction that saved Allies from disaster

World War II hero Maureen (Flavin) Sweeney, whose weather report helped ensure the success of the Allies' D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, died Sunday in Ireland at age 100.

LIFESTYLE December 14, 2023

Short questions with Dana Perino for Gillian Turner

In a new "Short questions" piece, Dana Perino talks with correspondent Gillian Turner, who shares her New York City upbringing, her ballet background — and the most adventurous thing she's ever done.

US December 11, 2023

The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years and honors soldiers buried overseas

The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years by honoring thousands of U.S. soldiers who died with the establishment of a new visitors center in the Netherlands.

LIFESTYLE December 11, 2023

California WWII veteran, 103, shares remarkable life story and advice for young people: 'Pray every night'

World War II veteran from California recently celebrated his 103rd birthday and is sharing his story along with important truths on how to life a great life. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with him.

LIFESTYLE December 7, 2023

Japanese pilot who led Pearl Harbor attack learned lessons of love, faith and forgiveness after the war

Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was inspired to renounce his warrior code and become a Christian evangelist after the war.

LIFESTYLE December 7, 2023

On this day in history, December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor attack kills 2,403 Americans, launches US into WWII

Japan launched a shocking surprise attack on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor on this day in history, Dec. 7, 1941. It thrust the United States into World War II and changed history in an instant.

LIFESTYLE December 4, 2023

Jack Carr's take on Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, born on this day, Dec. 4, 1912: 'Larger-than-life hero to me'

Bestselling author Jack Carr, who is writing a "Targeted" nonfiction series about terror events, reflects on the life of Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, the Medal of Honor-winning Marine.