LIFESTYLE March 22, 2024 On this day in history, March 22, 1934, Masters Tournament tees off for first time in Augusta, Georgia The Augusta National Invitation Tournament, known today as The Masters, teed off for the first time on this day in history, March 22, 1934. Horton Smith won the first tournament.
LIFESTYLE March 21, 2024 On this day in history, March 21, 1952, first rock concert held in Cleveland ends in chaos, conflict The first rock 'n' roll concert, the Moondog Coronation Ball, was held in Cleveland on this day in history, March 21, 1952. The oversold show ended in chaos.
LIFESTYLE March 20, 2024 On this day in history, March 20, 1854, Republican Party founded to oppose expansion of slavery The Republican Party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin to oppose the expansion of slavery into the American west on this day in history, March 20, 1854.
This Day in History March 19, 2024 On this day in history, March 19, 1957, Elvis makes down payment on Graceland Elvis Presley made the down payment for Graceland on this day in history, March 19, 1957. The home is preserved just as "The King" left it — Eivis died in the master bathroom of the property.
LIFESTYLE March 18, 2024 On this day in history, March 18, 2017, rock pioneer Chuck Berry dies Rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry died on this day in history, March 18, 2017, at age 90; he won numerous awards during his musical career. His life was not without controversy, however.
LIFESTYLE March 17, 2024 On this day in history, March 17, 1776, British troops flee Boston after dramatic 11-month siege by militia Nearly 10,000 British troops with loyalists in tow fled Boston in disgrace on this day in history, March 17, 1776. It is celebrated as Evacuation Day in Boston, Massachusetts.
LIFESTYLE March 16, 2024 On this day in history, March 16, 1802, United States Military Academy established at West Point The United States Military Academy at West Point was created by the Military Peace Establishment Act, signed by President Jefferson, on this day in history, March 16, 1802.
LIFESTYLE March 15, 2024 On this day in history, March 15, 1869, Cincinnati Red Stockings become first professional baseball team The Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team on this day in history, March 15, 1869. They popularized the sport playing coast to coast.
LIFESTYLE March 14, 2024 On this day in history, March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein born in Germany, exploded onto world stage at age 26 Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, on this day in history, March 14, 1879. He was just 26 years old when he proposed his groundbreaking theory of relativity.
LIFESTYLE March 13, 2024 On this day in history, March 13, 1942, US Army K-9 Corps begins training dogs to fight in World War II The U.S. Army K-9 Corps trained more than 10,000 dogs to serve with the American military in World War II and came into service on this day in history, March 13, 1942.
LIFESTYLE March 12, 2024 On this day in history, March 12, 1933, FDR gives his first 'fireside chat' radio address On this day in history, March 12, 1933, FDR gives his first fireside chat over the radio to the American people, explaining the banking crisis and reassuring them that there was a plan and a way through economic woes.