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This Day in History February 29, 2024

On this day in history, February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel wins Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind'

Actress Hattie McDaniel won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as "Mammy" in "Gone with the Wind" on this day in history, February 29, 1940.

LIFESTYLE February 28, 2024

On this day in history, February 28, 1983, 'M*A*S*H' finale draws record TV audience of over 100 million

The final episode of "M*A*S*H" drew a record TV audience of more than 100 million Americans on this day in history, Feb. 28, 1983. It held the record for 27 years.

LIFESTYLE February 27, 2024

On this day in history, February 27, 1827, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras for first time

Revelers celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 27, 1827. But Mobile, Alabama, celebrated the first Mardi Gras in America in 1703.

LIFESTYLE February 26, 2024

On this day in history, February 26, 1993, World Trade Center is bombed in horrific attack

The World Trade Center in New York City has been an iconic landmark for decades. On this day in history, Feb. 26, 1993, the World Trade Center was bombed.

This Day in History February 25, 2024

On this day in history, February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston to win first world title

Twenty-two-year-old Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, defeated reigning world boxing champ Sonny Liston on this day in history, Feb. 25, 1964, in Miami, Florida.

LIFESTYLE February 24, 2024

On this day in history, February 24, 1914, Joshua L. Chamberlain dies, college professor turned Civil War hero

Brig. Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a Bowdoin College professor who became one of the great heroes of the Civil War, died on this day in history, Feb. 24, 1914.

LIFESTYLE February 23, 2024

On this day in history, February 23, 1945, US Marines raise American flag on Iwo Jima, seen in stunning photo

Six United States Marines raised the American flag over Iwo Jima in World War II on this day in history, Feb. 23, 1945. Heroic photo of the moment still grips Americans.

LIFESTYLE February 22, 2024

On this day in history, February 22, 1980, US Olympic men's hockey team shocks Soviets in 'Miracle on Ice'

The U.S. Olympic men's hockey team shocked the Soviet Union 4-3 on this day in history, Feb. 22, 1980. The victory has been dubbed the Miracle on Ice.

LIFESTYLE February 21, 2024

On this day in history, February 21, 1916, catastrophic Battle of Verdun begins with German attack on France

World War I's Battle of Verdun began with a German artillery attack on French positions on this day in history, Feb. 21, 1916. It's considered the longest battle in modern warfare.

LIFESTYLE February 20, 2024

On this day in history, February 20, 1962, John Glenn becomes first American to orbit Earth

John Glenn orbited the Earth, the first American to do so, on this day in history, Feb. 20, 1962. The United States' feverish effort came amid the Cold War space race.

This Day in History February 19, 2024

On this day in history, February 19, 1912, Cracker Jack's 'prize in every box' debuts

Cracker Jack started its “prize in every box" promotion on this day in history, Feb. 19, 1912, by including a small toy in each box of its popular caramel-coated popcorn.