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August 25, 2023

On this day in history, August 25, 1980, the Broadway musical '42nd Street' opens

On this day in history, the Tony Award-winning musical "42nd Street" opened on Broadway — eventually moving to three different theaters before closing eight years later.

August 22, 2023

On this day in history, August 22, 1851, schooner America wins first America's Cup trophy

The first-ever America's Cup trophy — then known as the "Hundred Guinea Cup" — was awarded to the schooner America on this day in history, Aug. 22, 1851.

August 19, 2023

On this day in history, August 19, 1909, Indianapolis Motor Speedway's inaugural race takes off

The world's premier motor racing competition, the Indianapolis 500, is held at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which held its first car race on this day in history, Aug. 19, 1909.

August 18, 2023

On this day in history, August 18, 1934, baseball star Roberto Clemente is born

Major league baseball great, right fielder Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was born on this day in history, Aug. 18, 1934. Here's his remarkable story.

August 16, 2023

On this day in history, August 16, 1958, pop sensation Madonna is born in Michigan

Pop star Madonna was born on this day in history, Aug. 16, 1958. The singer, actress, entrepreneur and mom was born in Michigan to an Italian family.

August 15, 2023

On this day in history, August 15, 1969, Woodstock music festival kicks off

Woodstock, which was dubbed "three days of peace and music," began on this day in history, Aug. 15, 1969. The three-day festival actually went into a fourth day.

August 12, 2023

On this day in history, August 12, 1990, 'Sue' the Tyrannosaurus rex is discovered

The largest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was discovered in South Dakota on this day in history, August 12, 1990. The fossil was dubbed "Sue" after the woman who discovered it.

August 10, 2023

On this day in history, August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is created: 'Diffusion of knowledge'

The world’s largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, was founded on this day in history, Aug. 10, 1846, after English scientist James Smithson made a generous gift.

August 4, 2023

On this day in history, August 4, 1892, Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother are murdered in Massachusetts

On this day in history, Aug. 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden of Fall River, Massachusetts, were brutally murdered inside their home. Daughter Lizzie Borden was later tried and acquitted.

August 3, 2023

On this day in history, August 3, 1984, gymnast Mary Lou Retton wins Olympic gold

Gymnast Mary Lou Retton captured Americans' hearts after she edged out two Romanian gymnasts for the individual all-around gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.