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This Day in History June 6, 2024

104-year-old WWII veteran who stormed Omaha Beach returns on D-Day's 80th anniversary

104-year-old WWII veteran Steven Melnikoff sat down with 91±¬ÁÏ in Normandy, France, to reflect on his service and share his memories of D-Day.

World War Two June 6, 2024

On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion

The D-Day operation, on this day in history, June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in military history as Allied troops assaulted the beaches of Normandy, France.

LIFESTYLE June 5, 2024

On this day in history, June 5, 1968, presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy is fatally shot in Los Angeles

Presidential hopeful and former attorney general Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on this day in history, June 5, 1968. Kennedy had finished a campaign speech and was greeting well wishers.

LIFESTYLE June 4, 2024

On this day in history, June 4, 1919, Congress passes 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote

The race to ratify the 19th Amendment began on this day in history, June 4, 1919, after Congress passed the text of the amendment. The amendment granted the right to vote to women.

LIFESTYLE June 3, 2024

On this day in history, June 3, 1965, Ed White becomes first American to walk in space: 'Just tremendous'

NASA astronaut Ed White embarked on an historic spacewalk on this day in history, June 3, 1965. The astronaut spent about 20 minutes outside the spacecraft and said, "I feel like a million dollars."

British Royals June 2, 2024

On this day in history, June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II is crowned at London's Westminster Abbey

Queen Elizabeth II — on this day in history, June 2, 1953 — is crowned monarch of the U.K. before guests, dignitaries and royals at Westminster Abbey. She became the longest reigning monarch.

LIFESTYLE June 1, 2024

On this day in history, June 1, 1967, Beatles release standout 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album

On this day in history, June 1, 1967, the Fab Four — aka the Beatles — released their 8th studio album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," an artistic musical accomplishment still hailed today.

LIFESTYLE May 31, 2024

On this day in history, May 31, 1930, actor-director Clint Eastwood is born in California

Clint Eastwood, one of the great creative talents in cinematic history, was born on this day in history, May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, California. Here are details about the actor-director.

LIFESTYLE May 30, 2024

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, first Decoration Day is held in remembrance of those lost in war

The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.

LIFESTYLE May 29, 2024

On this day in history, May 29, 1851, Sojourner Truth delivers famed 'Ain’t I a Woman' speech

African American abolitionist and women's right advocate Sojourner Truth delivered her famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech on this day in history, May 29, 1851, in Akron, Ohio.

LIFESTYLE May 28, 2024

On this day in history, May 28, 1888, Jim Thorpe, 'greatest athlete in the world,' is born

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born on this day in history, May 28, 1888, in what is now Oklahoma. Thorpe played professional football and baseball.