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This Day in History March 11, 2024

On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.

LIFESTYLE March 10, 2024

On this day in history, March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell makes first telephone call from Boston lab

Alexander Graham Bell made the first phone call, telling his assistant, "Mr. Watson – come here – I want to see you," on this day in history, March 10, 1876.

LIFESTYLE March 9, 2024

On this day in history, March 9, 1959, Barbie makes fashionable world debut at New York Toy Fair

Barbie, best-selling toy and fashion icon, made her global debut at the North American International Toy Fair in New York City on this day in history, March 9, 1959.

LIFESTYLE March 8, 2024

On this day in history, March 8, 1999, Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio dies, 'cultural icon' on and off field

Joe DiMaggio, who dominated with the New York Yankees on the baseball diamond and was larger than life off the field, died on this day in history, March 8, 1999.

LIFESTYLE March 7, 2024

On this day in history, March 7, 1857, baseball adopts nine players, nine innings as standard of competition

Baseball took on its familiar format of nine players per game and nine innings per game on this day in history, March 7, 1857. The game has evolved in many ways over the years.

LIFESTYLE March 6, 2024

On this day in history, March 6, 2019, Alex Trebek shares cancer diagnosis with the world

Longtime TV game show host Alex Trebek — who had been hosting "Jeopardy!" since 1984 — announced on this day in history, March 6, 2019, that he was battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

LIFESTYLE March 5, 2024

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, patriotic song 'The Ballad of the Green Berets' hits No. 1

On this day in history, March 5, 1966, the song "The Ballad of the Green Berets," sung by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler about U.S. Army Special Forces, hit No. 1 on U.S. music charts.

LIFESTYLE March 4, 2024

On this day in history, March 4, 1952, Ronald Reagan marries Nancy Davis in church ceremony

It was an American love story: Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis married on this day in history, March 4, 1952. The two met in Hollywood and later became president and first lady.

This Day in History March 3, 2024

On this day in history, March 3, 1966, 'I Love Lucy' star, vaudeville performer William Frawley passes away

On this day in history, "I Love Lucy" star William Frawley, who often played gruff characters throughout his career, died in 1966 in California after a long show business career.

LIFESTYLE March 2, 2024

On this day in history, March 2, 1965, 'The Sound of Music' debuts in American movie theaters

The Hollywood production of "The Sound of Music" debuted on this day in history, March 2, 1965. It remains one of the most beloved movies in American history.

LIFESTYLE March 1, 2024

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.