In 1952, NBC's "Today" show premiered, with Dave Garroway as host. In 1963, Democrat George C. Wallace was sworn in as governor of Alabama with the pledge, "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, and ...

The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but ...

One of the rarest versions of the FN49 rifle is the Belgian Congo contract, made to equip the Force Publique there - the ...

Today in History for Jan. 14: In 1529, Spanish diplomat and writer Juan de Valdes published his Dialogue on Christian Doctrine. It paved the way for Protestant ideas in Spain. In 1645, the Company of ...

US Military Has A Long History In Greenland, From Mining During WWII To A Nuclear-Powered Army Base Built Into The Ice.

Notable people born on this day include “Arrested Development” star Jason Bateman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Grohl.

A new historic marker stands in Elmira at the site of the first professional football game played at night "under the lights.

If you find yourself strolling down the sidewalk, you’re not just walking through a neighborhood filled with old historic ...

Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is Saturday, with all seven Canada-based NHL teams playing, with plenty of events and ...

A quick look back at moments in history when countries argued over similar flag colors, showing how even simple symbols can ...

In his 2000 book “Bowling Alone,” Harvard professor Robert D. Putnam lamented America’s decline in social and community life.

Except for two years — 1922 and 1982 — the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played each other every season since 1921 ...