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August 9, 2022

On this day in history, August 9, 1936, Jesse Owens wins fourth gold at Berlin Olympics

Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal of the Berlin Olympics on August 9, 1936, running the first leg for the U.S.A.'s record-setting 4x100 relay team.

August 8, 2022

On this day in history, August 8, 1975, 'global warming' enters scientific, political debate

The term "global warming" was first used in public discourse by Columbia geologist Wallace S. Broecker in an article he wrote for the journal Science on August 8, 1975.

August 5, 2022

On this day in history, August 5, 1957, 'American Bandstand' makes national debut

"American Bandstand," hosted by Dick Clark, made its national debut on 67 ABC affiliate stations on August 5, 1957, and became a powerful force in entertainment.

August 2, 2022

On this day in history, August 2, 1943, JFK saves PT-109 crew after collision with Japanese destroyer

John F. Kennedy saved the crew of PT-109, the boat he commanded in the South Pacific in World War II, and rode those experiences on Aug. 2, 1943, all the way to the White House.

July 28, 2022

On this day in history, July 28, the 14th Amendment was certified, assuring equality for all Americans

The Fourteenth Amendment, critical in the fight for civil liberties, was certified as part of the Constitution on July 28, 1868. It encoded citizenship and due process for former slaves.

July 27, 2022

On this day in history in 2003, Bob Hope, beloved by generations of troops, dies at age 100

On this day in history, July 27, 2003, entertainer Bob Hope died at age 100, leaving behind a long legacy or performing for U.S. troops at home and overseas.

July 26, 2022

On this day in history in 1775, US postal system established under Ben Franklin

The U.S. postal system, under Benjamin Franklin's leadership, was created by the Second Continental Congress on July 26, 1775 — aiding communication during the American Revolution and beyond.

July 22, 2022

On this day in history, FDR's effort to pack the Supreme Court failed badly

President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced a plan to pack the Supreme Court with up to six additional justices in a March 1937 "fireside chat." The Senate rejected that bid on July 22, 1937.

May 30, 2022

Lincoln Memorial celebrates 100th anniversary

91±¬ÁÏ correspondent Douglas Kennedy reflects on President Lincoln's legacy of unity on '91±¬ÁÏ Live.'

April 23, 2022

Famous painting, 'Washington Crossing the Delaware,' could fetch $20M at auction

A painting that hung in the White House from the 1970s to 2014 is now going up for auction in May 2022 — and it is estimated it might fetch $20 million. That's according to a source at Christie's.