August 29, 2022 On this day in history, August 29, 1966, the Beatles played their last live paid concert The Beatles, otherwise known as The Fab Four, came together for their final live paid performance on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on this day in history.
August 26, 2022 On this day in history, August 26, 1939, MLB game broadcast on TV for first time The first Major League Baseball game was broadcast on August 26,1939, as the Cincinnati Reds visited the Brooklyn Dodgers and split a doubleheader at Ebbets Field.
August 24, 2022 On this day in history, August 24, 1814, British troops ransacked, torched White House and Capitol British troops ransacked and torched the White House and other federal buildings in Washington, D.C., on August 24, 1814, in a humiliating attack on American sovereignty.
August 23, 2022 On this day in history, August 23, 1947, Williamsport team in Pa. wins first Little League World Series The Maynard Midgets of Williamsport, Penn., won the first Little League World Series on August 23, 1947. The tournament has proven a bonanza for Little League around the world.
August 22, 2022 Labor Day quiz! How well do you know the facts about this American holiday? Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, this year — so test out how much you really know about this American holiday with this fun, interactive lifestyle quiz!
August 19, 2022 First ladies quiz! How well do you know your American history? First ladies quiz! How well do you know our US first ladies? Take this fun lifestyle quiz to test your knowledge of some of America's first ladies and their backgrounds.
August 19, 2022 On this day in history, August 19, 1812, Old Ironsides legend born in smashing victory over Royal Navy On this day in history, August 19, 1812, the USS Constitution earned its memorable Old Ironsides nickname after routing warship HMS Guerriere of the mighty Royal Navy.
August 17, 2022 On this day in history, August 17, 1943, Patton beats Monty to Messina, liberates Sicily Gen. George Patton led U.S. forces to capture Messina and secure the liberation of Sicily on August 17, 1943, hours ahead of British and Canadian forces led by Field Marshal Montgomery.
August 12, 2022 Presidential quiz! Can you match the right leader with the right presidential facts? Presidents' quiz! Can you match these U.S. presidents with their intriguing facts? Take this fun, interactive quiz and test your presidential knowledge!
August 11, 2022 On this day in history, August 11, 1934, America's most notorious prisoners arrive at Alcatraz Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary received its first group of prisoners on this day in history, August 11, 1934. Inmates included Whitey Bulger, Al Capone and "Birdman of Alcatraz" Robert Stroud.