History
On this day in history, John and Yoko stage a bed-in for peace
It later was memorialized in "The Ballad of John and Yoko"
On this weekend in history: the Nixon interviews and the Exxon Valdez oil spill
Dual disasters: a presidency and an environmental tragedy
On this day in history, we celebrated the first International Day of Happiness
You can measure progress by more than just dollars
On this day in history, the game of Monopoly was born (sort of)
Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go!
On this day in history, the largest unsolved art theft in history took place in Boston
Frames still stand empty in tribute to missing works by Rembrandt and Vermeer
On this weekend in history: Tonya Harding pleaded guilty and March Madness was born
One champion goes down, one tradition kicks off
On this day in history, the first T.G.I. Fridays opened its doors
And singles bar history was made
On this day in history, the FBI started the “Ten Most Wanted” list
You don't want to be on it
On this day in history, Microsoft birthed a new generation of millionaires
It was a good day at the office
On this day in history, the Girl Scouts begin blazing trails
Don't forget the motto: Be prepared
On this weekend in history: Barbie debuts and “The Godfather” is published
What do Mattel and Mario Puzo have in common? They sold a lot of product
On this day in history: Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier meet in “The Fight of the Century”
All eyes were on Madison Square Garden.
On this day in history: Walter Cronkite signs off for the last time
The "most trusted man in America" says good-bye
On this weekend in history: Pink Floyd goes over the moon and more
Plus: You'll never believe how long the U.S. went without a national anthem
These words are all celebrating 100 years
Happy centenarian birthday, fanboy—and 6 other common words and phrases that made their debut in 1919
The new Beatles album is expensive, but worth every penny
This stunning 50th anniversary reissue of the White Album will change how you hear the music forever
8 fun facts about the American flag
Little-known trivia you can share with your grandkids on the Fourth of July or any time!
Truth or myth? Did Shakespeare invent the name ‘Jessica’?
What's in a name? Lots of history when it comes to Jessica.
On the day you were born…
Find out cool facts about your birthday, from the top songs and movies to important world events.