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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 23, 2023

On this day in history, December 23, 1888, Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear

Vincent van Gogh, the brilliant but tortured Dutch painter, cut off his own left ear on this day in history, Dec. 23, 1888, following a fight with friend and fellow artist Paul Gaugin.