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LIFESTYLE August 7, 2024

On this day in history, August 7, 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft make it to Polynesia

Thor Heyerdahl and his crew aboard the Kon-Tiki raft made it across the Pacific Ocean to Polynesia on this day in history, August 7, 1947, after setting sail 101 days earlier from Peru.

LIFESTYLE August 6, 2024

On this day in history, August 6, 1911, TV sitcom star Lucille Ball is born

Future TV star and producer Lucille Ball was born on this day in history, August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York. She would go on to make television history along with husband Desi Arnaz.

This Day in History August 5, 2024

On this day in history, August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe is found dead in Los Angeles

On this day in history, Aug. 5, 1962, actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead at home in Los Angeles. Although her death was ruled a suicide, conspiracy theories remain about her passing.

LIFESTYLE August 4, 2024

On this day in history, August 4, 1790, Coast Guard is established by Alexander Hamilton

The U.S. Coast Guard, charged with ensuring the nation's maritime safety, security and stewardship, was established on this day in history, August 5, 1790.

LIFESTYLE August 3, 2024

On this day in history, August 3, 2004, Statue of Liberty welcomes visitors for first time since 9/11

The Statue of Liberty reopened to the public on Aug. 3, 2004, nearly three years after the 9/11 terror attacks destroyed the nearby Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

This Day in History August 2, 2024

On this day in history, August 2, 1939, FDR signs the Hatch Act into law

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Hatch Act into law on this day in history, Aug. 2, 1939, prohibiting some federal government employees from engaging in certain political activities.

VIDEO August 1, 2024

Turkey picks a fight with its own reflection

A Boston convertible is seen taking a beating after a turkey attacked its own reflection in the car鈥檚 shiny exterior. Check this out!

LIFESTYLE August 1, 2024

US-Russian prisoner exchanges over the years: See the list

Three American citizens, including Evan Gershkovich, are released from Russian custody as part of a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia. Here are other major U.S.-Russia prisoner swaps.

LIFESTYLE August 1, 2024

On this day in history, August 1, 1942, Jerry Garcia was born in San Francisco, master of American songcraft

Jerry Garcia's birthday is August 1. He was born in San Francisco in 1942 and proved a master of American musical styles, most notably with The Grateful Dead.

This Day in History July 31, 2024

On this day in history, July 31, 1965, 'Harry Potter' creator J.K. Rowling is born

British author J.K. Rowling, creator of the wildly popular and critically acclaimed "Harry Potter" book series, was born on this day in history, July 31, 1965.

LIFESTYLE July 30, 2024

On this day in history, July 30, 1956, 'In God We Trust' is declared national motto

"In God We Trust" became the national motto of the U.S. on this day in history, July 30, 1956 鈥� two years after President Eisenhower signed a bill inserting "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance.