LIFESTYLE January 3, 2024 On this day in history, January 3, 1987, Aretha Franklin is first woman inducted into Rock Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, was the first women inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, on Jan. 3, 1987. She topped the Rolling Stone list of 200 greatest singers ever.
LIFESTYLE January 2, 2024 On this day in history, January 2, 1920, thousands detained by DOJ in nationwide 'Palmer Raids' Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer launched the greatest of his infamous raids on this day in history, Jan. 2, 1920. They employed illegal tactics and marked height of the Red Scare.
LIFESTYLE January 1, 2024 On this day in history, January 1, 1953, country music legend Hank Williams dies Hank Williams was a country music icon from Alabama who rose to stardom in the 1940s. On this day in history, Jan. 1, 1953, Williams died at just 29 years old.
This Day in History December 31, 2023 On this day in history, December 31, 1880, statesman George C. Marshall is born Nobel Peace Prize winner and Chief of Staff George Marshall was born on this day in history, Dec. 31, 1880. He's best known for his development of the Marshall Plan following World War II.
LIFESTYLE December 30, 2023 On this day in history, December 30, 1968, Led Zeppelin is recorded live for first time at Gonzaga University Led Zeppelin was recorded live for the first time during a performance at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, on this day in history, Dec. 30, 1968. The band would reshape rock and roll.
LIFESTYLE December 29, 2023 On this day in history, December 29, 1845, Texas joins Union as 28th state after winning its independence Texas joined the Union as the 28th state on this day in history, Dec. 29, 1845, after a long, hard-fought effort for freedom. The Lone Star State has never lost its unique cultural identity.
LIFESTYLE December 28, 2023 On this day in history, December 28, 1958, Colts beat Giants for NFL title in 'greatest game ever played' The Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants 23-17 in "sudden death" overtime for the 1958 NFL championship game, an event that helped popularize pro football.
LIFESTYLE December 27, 2023 On this day in history, December 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall opens to great fanfare in New York City Radio City Music Hall opened in the heart of midtown Manhattan amid great fanfare on this day in history, Dec. 27, 1932. The spectacular theater was part of a major urban renewal project.
LIFESTYLE December 26, 2023 On this day in history, December 26, 1972, President Harry S. Truman dies after suffering from pneumonia Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, died at age 88 in Kansas City after coming down with pneumonia on this day in history, Dec. 26, 1972. His legacy has grown in recent decades.
LIFESTYLE December 25, 2023 On this day in history, December 25, 1941, Bing Crosby performs 'White Christmas' for the first time On this day in history, Dec. 25, 1941, crooner Bing Crosby first performed the beautiful song "White Christmas," written by Irving Berlin. It's one of the most recorded Christmas songs ever.
This Day in History December 24, 2023 On this day in history December 24, 1972, Bob Hope delivers last live Christmas show in Vietnam Comedian Bob Hope performed his last Christmas show for U.S. troops during the Vietnam War on this day in history, Dec. 24, 1972. It was his ninth consecutive Christmas appearance in Vietnam.