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March 3, 2024

On this day in history, March 3, 1966, 'I Love Lucy' star, vaudeville performer William Frawley passes away

On this day in history, "I Love Lucy" star William Frawley, who often played gruff characters throughout his career, died in 1966 in California after a long show business career.

March 2, 2024

On this day in history, March 2, 1965, 'The Sound of Music' debuts in American movie theaters

The Hollywood production of "The Sound of Music" debuted on this day in history, March 2, 1965. It remains one of the most beloved movies in American history.

March 1, 2024

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.

February 29, 2024

On this day in history, February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel wins Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind'

Actress Hattie McDaniel won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as "Mammy" in "Gone with the Wind" on this day in history, February 29, 1940.

February 28, 2024

On this day in history, February 28, 1983, 'M*A*S*H' finale draws record TV audience of over 100 million

The final episode of "M*A*S*H" drew a record TV audience of more than 100 million Americans on this day in history, Feb. 28, 1983. It held the record for 27 years.

February 27, 2024

On this day in history, February 27, 1827, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras for first time

Revelers celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 27, 1827. But Mobile, Alabama, celebrated the first Mardi Gras in America in 1703.

February 26, 2024

On this day in history, February 26, 1993, World Trade Center is bombed in horrific attack

The World Trade Center in New York City has been an iconic landmark for decades. On this day in history, Feb. 26, 1993, the World Trade Center was bombed.

February 25, 2024

On this day in history, February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston to win first world title

Twenty-two-year-old Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, defeated reigning world boxing champ Sonny Liston on this day in history, Feb. 25, 1964, in Miami, Florida.

February 24, 2024

On this day in history, February 24, 1914, Joshua L. Chamberlain dies, college professor turned Civil War hero

Brig. Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a Bowdoin College professor who became one of the great heroes of the Civil War, died on this day in history, Feb. 24, 1914.

February 23, 2024

On this day in history, February 23, 1945, US Marines raise American flag on Iwo Jima, seen in stunning photo

Six United States Marines raised the American flag over Iwo Jima in World War II on this day in history, Feb. 23, 1945. Heroic photo of the moment still grips Americans.