1967 Twenty-six years and two days after being acquired by the White Sox on waivers in 1941, Joe Haynes died of a heart ...

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 last tram rolled off the tracks in 1953, although many lines closed in 1952, with the No. 70 ceasing to run along Bristol ...

After being sworn in to his sixth consecutive four-year term in office today, Andrew Wylie is now Clinton County’s longest ...

The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but it wasn’t until 1905 that someone removed 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.

Today in Music History for Jan. 29: In 1925, Lois Marshall, one of Canada's leading sopranos in the 1950s and '60s, was born in Toronto. She died of cancer on Feb. 19, 1997.

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

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