LIFESTYLE 21 hours ago On this day in history, June 28, 1778, ‘Molly Pitcher' provides water to husband’s regiment, ascends to fame On this day in history, June 28, 1778, Mary Ludwig Hays, wife of artilleryman William Hays, offered water to her husband’s regiment during the American Revolution — and became known as Molly Pitcher.
LIFESTYLE 1 day ago On this day in history, June 27, 1985, iconic Route 66 reaches the 'end of the road' On this day in history, June 27, 1985, the iconic Route 66 was decertified. The iconic highway ran through eight U.S. states and sections of it can still be driven today.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago On this day in history, June 26, 1945, United Nations is formally established On this day in history, June 26, 1945, the United Nations is formally established. Article 111 said the charter would be deposited in U.S. archives. There were 51 original member states.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago On this day in history, June 25, 1942, Eisenhower is appointed supreme commander of Allied Forces in Europe Dwight D. Eisenhower was promoted to lead the U.S. forces in Europe on this day in history, June 25, 1942. Shortly after, he would be named a lieutenant general.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago On this day in history, June 24, 1997, Air Force releases 'The Roswell Report: Case Closed' The U.S. Air Force released its second public report about the "Roswell Incident," a purported UFO crash in rural New Mexico in 1947. The report denied it was aliens.
LIFESTYLE 5 days ago On this day in history, June 23, 1948, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is born in Georgia Clarence Thomas was born on this day in history, June 23, 1948. The future Supreme Court justice was born into extreme poverty near Savannah, Georgia.
LIFESTYLE 6 days ago On this day in history, June 22, 1944, FDR signs GI Bill, with far-reaching impact on American veterans On this day in history, June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the GI Bill of Rights, which offered educational opportunities and low-interest loans to veterans after WWII.
LIFESTYLE June 21 On this day in history, June 21, 1982, Prince William, heir to the British throne, is born On this day in history, June 21, 1982, Prince William is born in London to Princess Diana and Prince Charles — now King Charles III. William is heir apparent to the British throne.
LIFESTYLE June 20 On this day in history, June 20, 1975, groundbreaking and terrifying movie 'Jaws' opens in theaters On this day in history, June 20, 1975, the film "Jaws" premiered in movie theaters in the U.S. The story of a shark terrorizing a seaside town was a blockbuster and Steven Spielberg's first big hit.
This Day in History June 19 On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people on this day in history, June 19, 1865, originating in Galveston, Texas.