ON THIS DAY IN 1846, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “Some workmen while digging yesterday afternoon upon the beautiful grounds recently laid out for a rural mansion, on Fulton avenue, by Samuel E.

ON THIS DAY IN 1912, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “The football rules for the season of 1912 include two very important changes. One of these, relating to the infield itself, is extremely ...

(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 date in 1920, the 19th Amendment was formally adopted into the U.S.

August 29, 1860 - The first telegraph connection to Nebraska territory was completed Aug. 28, 1860. The connection went from St. Joseph, Mo. to Brownville. The next day, the first outgoing telegram ...

(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 date, in 1932, Amelia Earhart landed at newark airport after a ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - On August 27, 2023, the longest stretch without rain in Central Texas was broken. From July 2 to August 26, there were 56 days without precipitation. The record stretch of dry ...

This Day in History: February 17, 2026 - Jeffrey Dahmer sentenced to life in prison ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On August 25, 1913, esteemed animator and cartoonist, Walt Kelly, was born. Kelly is best known for creating “Pogo” - a comic strip that was set in Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp. The ...

This Day in History: February 25, 1960 - John F. Kennedy gives speech at Wausau Airport ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - On August 29, 1856, the city of Waco was incorporated. Waco transformed into an established city on the site of the Huaco Indian village. The city thrived on cotton along the ...