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This Day in History April 2, 2024

On this day in history, April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II dies at age 84

Pope John Paul II died on April 2, 2005, at age 84. The Polish-born pontiff had the third-longest papal reign in history and the second-longest of the modern era.

LIFESTYLE April 1, 2024

On this day in history, April 1, 1945, US forces invade Okinawa, last major battle of World War II

The U.S. military launched a major invasion of the Japanese home island of Okinawa, one of the deadliest battles of World War II, on this day in history, April 1, 1945.

Musicals March 31, 2024

On this day in history, March 31, 1943, 'Oklahoma!' debuts on Broadway: 'Deeply felt'

On this day in history, "Oklahoma!" — the musical written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II — opened on Broadway, paving the way for the next generation of musical theater.

LIFESTYLE March 30, 2024

On this day in history, March 30, 1858, American visionary Hymen Lipman patents pencil with eraser

The pencil eraser was patented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Hymen Lipman, a Jewish immigrant from Kingston, Jamiaca, on this day in history, March 30, 1858.

LIFESTYLE March 29, 2024

On this day in history, March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan hits winning shot in NCAA final, launching legend

On this day in history, Michael Jordan, a 19-year-old freshman, hit the winning shot in the 1982 NCAA final, lifting North Carolina to a 63-62 win over Georgetown and launching his legend.

LIFESTYLE March 28, 2024

On this day in history, March 28, 1866, first US ambulance service rolls through Cincinnati

The U.S. welcomed the first civilian ambulance care in Cincinnati, Ohio, on this day in history, March 28, 1866. It was inspired by medical advances during the Civil War.

LIFESTYLE March 27, 2024

On this day in history, March 27, 1912, Washington, D.C., cherry trees planted, gift from people of Tokyo

The cherry trees of Washington, D.C. — which blossom beautifully each spring — were a gift from the people of Tokyo and were planted on this day in history, March 27, 1912.

This Day in History March 26, 2024

On this day in history, March 26, 1874, American poet Robert Frost is born in San Francisco

On this day in history, March 26, 1874, American poet and Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Frost was born in San Francisco, California. He was initially unsuccessful as a poet.

LIFESTYLE March 25, 2024

On this day in history, March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory kills 146

A fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killed 146 people on this day in history, March 25, 1911 — leading to a host of worker safety reforms.

LIFESTYLE March 24, 2024

On this day in history, March 24, 1603, King James I ascends to throne: American colonizer, Bible namesake

King James I, who previously ruled Scotland as King James VI, gained the English throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth I on this day in history, March 24, 1603.

LIFESTYLE March 23, 2024

On this day in history, March 23, 1775, patriot Patrick Henry demands, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'

Virginia statesman and rousing orator Patrick Henry demanded, "Give me liberty or give me death!" while calling on colony to raise troops on this day in history, March 23, 1775.