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November 4, 2023

On this day in history, November 4, 1980, Ronald Reagan elected president: 'Morning again in America'

Ronald Reagan, former Hollywood actor and California governor who became an icon of the conservative movement, won the first of two terms as president on Nov. 4, 1980.

November 3, 2023

On this day in history, November 3, 1956, 'The Wizard of Oz' debuts on TV, elevates film to American classic

"The Wizard of Oz" debuted on television on Nov. 3, 1956 — 17 years after it was released on the silver screen. The movie failed to turn a profit, but TV turned it into an American classic.

November 1, 2023

On this day in history, November 1, 1800, John Adams becomes first president to live in White House

John Adams, in the final months of his administration, became the first American president to live in the new executive mansion, later dubbed the White House, on Nov. 1, 1800.

October 3, 2023

'We're human': Delta Force veteran reflects on Battle of Mogadishu 30 years later

Thirty years after the Battle of Mogadishu, Delta Force veteran Tom Satterly says the day reminds him "why it's important to do the hard things instead of turning away."

October 3, 2023

On this day in history, October 3, 1995, OJ Simpson is acquitted of murder charges in 'trial of the century'

O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman on this day in history, Oct. 3, 1995. The trial was broadcast nationwide.

September 15, 2023

On this day in history, September 15, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor approved for SCOTUS by Senate committee

On this day in history, Sept. 15, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor's nomination to the Supreme Court was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. She became the first woman on the high court.

September 14, 2023

On this day in history, September 14, 1982, Grace Kelly dies at age 52 after car crash

Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco died on this day in history at the age of 52. The former Hollywood starlet left show business in 1956 when she married Prince Rainier III.

September 13, 2023

On this day in history, September 13, 1948, trailblazer Margaret Chase Smith is elected to Senate

Margaret Chase Smith made history as the first woman elected to serve in both houses of Congress when she was elected to the Senate on this day in history, Sept. 13, 1948.

September 5, 2023

On this day in history, September 5, 1929, legendary actor and comedian Bob Newhart is born

Comedian and actor Bob Newhart was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on this day in history, Sept. 5, 1929. He's the only comedian to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

August 31, 2023

On this day in history, August 31, 1888, Jack the Ripper claims his first victim

Serial killer Jack the Ripper killed the first of the so-called "canonical five" victims, Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols, on this day in history, August 31, 1888. The story still fascinates many.