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LIFESTYLE June 15, 2024

On this day in history, June 15, 1864, Arlington National Cemetery is established in Virginia

The creation of Arlington National Cemetery, on this day in history, June 15, 1864, began with the seizure of Robert E. Lee's Virginia home after he defected to the Confederacy in the Civil War.

LIFESTYLE June 14, 2024

On this day in history, June 14, 1777, Congress adopts 'Stars and Stripes' flag, the 'new constellation'

On this day in history, June 14, 1777, the nation adopted the U.S. flag. Here's more on the history and iterations of the U.S. flag — and what some presidents have said about this symbol of freedom.

LIFESTYLE June 13, 2024

On this day in history, June 13, 1966, Supreme Court decision creates Miranda rights for those under arrest

On this day in history, June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that anyone in police custody has the right against self-incrimination and the right to an attorney.

LIFESTYLE June 12, 2024

On this day in history, June 12, 1987, Reagan urges Gorbachev to 'tear down this wall'

Profound urging by President Ronald Reagan on this day in history, June 12, 1987, to Soviet leader Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall, was iconic of Reagan's presidency.

LIFESTYLE June 11, 2024

On this day in history, June 11, 1982, the film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is released: 'Deeply touching'

On this day in history, June 11, 1982, the Oscar-winning film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," directed by Steven Spielberg, is released, hailed as "rare blockbuster that is also a work of art."

LIFESTYLE June 10, 2024

On this day in history, June 10, 1752, Benjamin Franklin famously flies kite during thunderstorm

Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a storm and advanced humanity's understanding of electricity on this day in history, June 10, 1752. Franklin was also a U.S. statesman and founding father.

LIFESTYLE June 9, 2024

On this day in history, June 9, 1891, celebrated composer Cole Porter is born in Indiana

On this day in history, June 9, 1891, American composer Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana — and went on to great success as a writer of songs and lyrics for celebrated Broadway shows.

LIFESTYLE June 8, 2024

On this day in history, June 8, 1969, Mickey Mantle's No. 7 is retired by the New York Yankees

Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle had his No. 7 retired on this day in history, June 8, 1969, before 61,000 fans in Yankee Stadium. He spent his entire 18-year baseball career with the New York Yankees.

VIDEO June 7, 2024

House lawmakers parachute out of WWII-era plane in Normandy to mark D-Day

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers who have all served in the military commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day by jumping out of a WWII-era plane in Normandy, France. CREDIT: The Office of Rep Mike Waltz

This Day in History June 7, 2024

On this day in history, June 7, 1942, Battle of Midway ends in decisive US victory

The Battle of Midway in June 1942 is regarded as a decisive U.S. victory in the war against Japan during WWII — and on this day in history, June 7, 1942, the Midway naval battle ended.

VIDEO June 6, 2024

Martha MacCallum on importance of D-Day given ‘context’ of global affairs: ‘Threats never subside’

‘The Story’ host Martha MacCallum comments on the ‘very emotional experience’ commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.