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September 16, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 16, 1620, Mayflower departs Plymouth, England

On Sept. 16, 1620, the Mayflower — an 80-foot British cargo ship carrying 102 passengers who wanted to build a new world — departed from Plymouth, England, on this day in history.

September 12, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 12, 2003, American music legend Johnny Cash dies

A legendary American performer whose career spanned five decades and crossed musical barriers, Johnny Cash died on this day in history, Sept. 12, 2003.

September 9, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 9, 1776, American colonies named 'United States of America'

On this day in history, Sept. 9, 1776, the United States of America were formally created by the Second Continental Congress, in a "unanimous declaration."

September 8, 2022

The truth about the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Margaret Thatcher

Former adviser to Margaret Thatcher details the relationship held between Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth in the wake of her death on 'Your World.' 

September 8, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 8, 1565, St. Augustine — oldest city in North America — is settled by Spain

St. Augustine, Florida, was settled on Sept. 8, 1565, making it the oldest city in North America. It preceded the famous Pilgrim settlement in Plymouth, Mass., by 55 years.

September 7, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 7, 1813, Uncle Sam becomes symbol of nation during War of 1812

Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States, was "born" on Sept. 7, 1813, and inspired by New York businessman Samuel Wilson, who provided rations to troops in the War of 1812.

September 6, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 6, 1757, Marquis de Lafayette is born, hero of two revolutions

The Marquis de Lafayette, known as the hero of two revolutions, arrived in the United States at age 19 to serve alongside George Washington and then helped inspire the French Revolution.

September 2, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies

Japan formally surrendered to the U.S. and Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, ending a global conflict that killed up to 60 million people.

September 1, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 1, 1864, Atlanta collapses and burns as Confederates flee

Confederate forces fled Atlanta on Sept. 1,1864, torching a 28-car ammunition train on the way out of the city. Union forces moved in and took over the city the following day.

August 30, 2022

On this day in history, August 30, 1967, Thurgood Marshall is confirmed to SCOTUS as first Black justice

Thurgood Marshall, civil rights activist and NAACP chief counsel, was confirmed as the first Black Supreme Court justice on this day in history, August 30, 1967.