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This Day in History February 6, 2024

On this day in history, February 6, 1911, President Ronald Reagan is born in Illinois

On this day in history, Feb. 6, 1911, Ronald Reagan — America's 40th president — was born in Illinois. He attended Eureka College and became a Hollywood actor before his White House days.

LIFESTYLE February 5, 2024

On this day in history, February 5, 1937, FDR announces plan to pack the Supreme Court

On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, FDR planned to pack the Supreme Court to create support for his New Deal agenda, which sought to give government broader authority to help Americans recover post-Depression.

This Day in History February 4, 2024

On this day in history, February 4, 2004, Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launches 'The Facebook'

Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. On this day in history, Feb. 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched what we know today as Facebook.

LIFESTYLE February 3, 2024

On this day in history, February 3, 1870, 15th Amendment is ratified, granting Black males the right to vote

On this day in history, Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment was ratified, declaring that all citizens had voting rights and could not be denied based on "race, color or previous condition of servitude."

LIFESTYLE February 2, 2024

On this day in history, February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opens in NYC, world's largest train station

Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City on this day in history, Feb. 2, 1913. It is the largest rail station in the world — and one of the most beautiful.

LIFESTYLE February 1, 2024

On this day in history, February 1, 1790, United States Supreme Court assembles for first time in NYC

The Supreme Court assembled for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 1, 1790, in New York City under Chief Justice John Jay. It handed down its first opinion in August 1791.

LIFESTYLE January 31, 2024

On this day in history, January 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in Georgia — baseball pioneer, WWII veteran

Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, on this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919. He broke baseball's color barrier in 1947, excelled in four sports at UCLA and served in U.S. Army in World War II.

LIFESTYLE January 30, 2024

On this day in history, January 30, 1933, 'The Lone Ranger' debuts, trotting into American cultural lore

"The Lone Ranger" debuted on WXYZ radio in Detroit on this day in history, Jan. 30, 1933. The masked vigilante lawman and his Native sidekick, Tonto, became a dynamic duo of multimedia fame.

LIFESTYLE January 29, 2024

On this day in history, January 29, 1936, National Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members

The National Baseball Hall of Fame elected its first members five members – Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson and Walter Johnson – on this day in history, Jan. 29, 1936.

This Day in History January 28, 2024

On this day in history, January 28, 1986, space shuttle Challenger explodes, shocking the nation

On this day in history, Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff — killing all seven on board and shocking the nation. President Reagan addressed the nation that night.

LIFESTYLE January 27, 2024

On this day in history, January 27, 1943, US Eighth Air Force launches bombing offensive over Nazi Germany

The U.S. Eight Air Force attacked the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on this day in history, Jan. 27, 1943, marking the start of the American bombing offensive in Europe in World War II.