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LIFESTYLE January 26, 2024

On this day in history, January 26, 1979, 'The Dukes of Hazzard' premieres, becomes pop-culture hit

"The Dukes of Hazzard" debuted on television on this day in history, Jan. 26, 1979. It aired for seven season and 147 episodes, defying TV experts and CBS executives with its success.

LIFESTYLE January 25, 2024

On this day in history, January 25, 1961, JFK hosts first live televised presidential press conference

President John F. Kennedy hosted the first live televised presidential press conference on this day in history, Jan. 25, 1961, five days after assuming office. Cold War news dominated the event.

LIFESTYLE January 24, 2024

On this day in history, January 24, 2003, Department of Homeland Security established as Cabinet agency

The Department of Homeland Security began operation on this day in history, Jan. 24, 2003. It was first established as a White House office in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

LIFESTYLE January 23, 2024

On this day in history, January 23, 1957, Wham-O produces first Frisbees, reshaping leisure, sport

Wham-O Manufacturing Co. of California produced its first Frisbees on this day in history, Jan. 23, 1957. The beach toy began as a 19th-century campus activity and is now a worldwide sport.

LIFESTYLE January 22, 2024

On this day in history, January 22, 1973, Supreme Court issues landmark Roe v. Wade decision

On this day in history, Jan. 22, 1973, the Supreme Court made its decision in the historic abortion regulation court case — Roe v. Wade. The 7-2 ruling stood for nearly 50 years.

This Day in History January 21, 2024

On this day in history, January 21, 1977, President Carter pardons Vietnam War draft dodgers

President Jimmy Carter granted an unconditional pardon to men who dodged the military draft during the Vietnam War on this day in history, Jan. 21, 1977.

LIFESTYLE January 20, 2024

On this day in history, January 20, 1930, Buzz Aldrin is born, moon walker taught us that 'sky is not limit'

Buzz Aldrin was born on this day in history, Jan. 20, 1930, in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He served in air combat in Korea, then joined the NASA space program in 1963 before walking on the moon in 1969.

LIFESTYLE January 18, 2024

On this day in history, January 18, 1943, government bans sliced bread amid World War II rationing

The federal government began rationing sliced bread on this day in history, Jan. 18, 1943 — marketing the darkest days of World War II on the home front. Restrictions continued after the war.

LIFESTYLE January 17, 2024

On this day in history, January 17, 1706, Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father, is born in Boston

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on this day in history, Jan. 17, 1706. He achieved fame in Philadelphia and won the acclaim of London society but surrendered it for love of homeland.

LIFESTYLE January 16, 2024

On this day in history, January 16, 1919, Prohibition is ratified, banning booze in the United States

The 18th Amendment, better known as Prohibition, was ratified on this day in history, Jan. 16, 1919. It became the law of the land one year later, leading to an array of social consequences.

LIFESTYLE January 15, 2024

On this day in history, January 15, 2009, US Airways flight makes miraculous landing in the Hudson River

Pilots Sully Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skiles made a miraculous emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River on this day in history, Jan. 15, 2009.