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Lifestyle Books October 1, 2024

On this day in history, October 1, 2013, techno-thriller novelist Tom Clancy passes away at age 66

Tom Clancy, a former Baltimore-born insurance agent, became a bestselling novelist starting with his first book, "The Hunt for Red October." He died on this day in history, Oct. 1, 2013, at age 66.

LIFESTYLE September 30, 2024

On this day in history, September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth swats record 60th home run, shocks sports world

Babe Ruth swatted his then-record 60th home run on Sept. 30, 1927. His total has since been surpassed by other players, but his achievement has only grown in stature across the decades.

LIFESTYLE September 29, 2024

On this day in history, September 29, 1907, cowboy crooner and Hollywood icon Gene Autry is born in Texas

Gene Autry, the "singing cowboy" and multimedia star credited with popularizing country-western music, was born on Sept. 29, 1907. Autry also founded the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.

LIFESTYLE September 28, 2024

On this day in history, September 28, 1781, the Siege of Yorktown begins

The Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, began on this day in history, Sept. 28, 1781. Surrounded by Washington's army and French allies by both land and sea, the British realized their cause was hopeless.

LIFESTYLE September 27, 2024

On this day in history, September 27, 1779, John Adams assigned to lead peace talks with England

John Adams was assigned the duty of negotiating peace with Great Britain in 1779, two years before George Washington's victory at Yorktown gave the envoy a position of strength.

LIFESTYLE September 26, 2024

On this day in history, September 26, 1960, Kennedy and Nixon battle in first televised presidential debate

Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy faced off in the first televised presidential debate in U.S. history on this day in history, Sept. 26, 1960.

National Parks September 25, 2024

On this day in history, September 25, 1890, Congress establishes Sequoia National Park in California

Sequoia National Park, America's second national park, was established on this day in history, Sept. 25, 1890. The aim of the park was to protect the sequoia tree.

LIFESTYLE September 24, 2024

On this day in history, September 24, 1934, Babe Ruth plays his last game for the New York Yankees

Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, played his last baseball game as a Yankee at Yankee Stadium in New York City on this day in history in 1934.

LIFESTYLE September 23, 2024

On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic travels to the Pacific Ocean on this day in history, Sept. 23, 1806.

LIFESTYLE September 22, 2024

On this day in history, September 22, 1862, Abraham Lincoln proclaims slaves will soon be 'forever free'

Abraham Lincoln issued the "preliminary" Emancipation Proclamation on this day in history, Sept. 22, 1862, announcing the slaves would be freed on Jan. 1, 1863.

LIFESTYLE September 21, 2024

On this day in history, September 21, 1780, Benedict Arnold betrays cause of American independence

American officer Benedict Arnold met in secret with British Major John Andre on Sept. 21, 1780, with a plot to trade the American stronghold at West Point for cash amid the American Revolution.