ON THIS DAY IN 1910, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “ANDOVER, MASS., JULY 9 ― The heat wave under which New England sweltered today was 2,100 feet high, according to an interesting discovery made ...

ON THIS DAY IN 1875, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “As Centennial collectors are busy in the land it may not be amiss to mention for their benefit that Mr. Harries, of Biddeford, Maine, has in ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - As part of a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, every day KWQC-TV6 will feature a moment in history that makes the U.S. what it is today. Two ...

Have you ever wondered what stories hide behind a single date? Every day has a history. July 8 is no exception. Let's peek into its past. On July 8, 1497, Vasco da Gama set sail from Lisbon. His ...

“We the People: Celebrating 250 Years” is a year-long look at what has shaped America and Virginia. Through July 4, 2026, 12 On Your Side is showcasing these moments in “On This Day” features and ...

Across the world and here in Nebraska, the world watched as man landed on the moon. Newspaper reports from the day show it was top of mind around the state. People watched liftoff from bars, Boystown ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - On July 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln informed his chief advisors and cabinet that he would issue a proclamation to free enslaved people. Even though the Emancipation ...

(WKYT) - In the lead up to America turning 250 years old, we are looking back every day at ‘This Day In History.’ On this day in U.S. history, in 1969, Apollo XI made its safe return to Earth with a ...

(WKYT) - In the lead up to America turning 250 years old, we are looking back at every day in ‘This Day In History.’ On this day in U.S. history, in 2012, decorated swimmer Michael Phelps captured his ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - On July 23, 2018, the Waco Regional Airport set an all-time record high temperature of 114 degrees. It was the 7th day in a row, setting a daily record high. The previous record ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Today, we’re bringing you a story from the past as we highlight this day in history. We’re headed back to July 28 in the 1896, when Miami became a city. But two ...

(KPLC) - For the next year, KPLC will be looking back at significant people and milestones that helped shape our communities leading up to our country’s 250th birthday. Browse through significant ...