President Ronald Reagan, during a visit to the divided German city of Berlin, exhorted Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev to “tear down this w…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Dave Franco, Finesse Mitchell, Mel Rodriguez, Richard M. Sherman, S…
In 1991, the Chicago Bulls win the first NBA championship in the team’s 25-year history with a 108-101 victory in Game 5 over the Los Angeles …
We’ve had to say goodbye to some beloved musicians, athletes, actors and more. Here's a look at the stars we've lost so far in 2021, through May.
Also on this day in 2020, golfers observed a moment of silence to pay their respects to the memory of George Floyd during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
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In 1955, in motor racing’s worst disaster, more than 80 people were killed during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France when two of the cars colli…
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On this date, Rafael Nadal captured three of his 13 French Open titles in 2006, 2012 and 2017.
Also on this day in 2020 retail shops reopened in Brazil's biggest city after a two-month coronavirus pandemic shutdown aimed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
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President John F. Kennedy signed into law the Equal Pay Act of 1963, aimed at eliminating wage disparities based on gender, and more events th…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Elizabeth Hurley, Faith Evans, Gina Gershon, Kim Deal, Shane West a…
In 1978, Affirmed wins the Belmont Stakes to capture the Triple Crown in one of the greatest battles in racing history.
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During the Senate Army-McCarthy hearings, Joseph N. Welch berated Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, asking: “Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Aaron Sorkin, Dick Vitale, Johnny Depp, Keesha Sharp, Mae Whitman, …
In 1973, Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, wins the Belmont Stakes in record time to capture the Triple Crown. See more sports moments from…
Also on this day in 2020 roughly a hundred newly hatched Lekang turtles were released into the ocean in Bali, Indonesia during a campaign to save the endangered sea turtles. See more top news photos as selected by the Associated Press.
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In 1966, a merger was announced between the National and American Football Leagues, and more events that happened on this day in history.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Boz Scaggs, Julianna Margulies, Kanye West, Sonia Braga, Sturgill S…
In 1990, the “Indomitable Lions” of Cameroon pull off one of the greatest upsets in soccer history over defending champion Argentina in the fi…
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The Battle of Midway ended in a decisive victory for American naval forces over Imperial Japan, marking a turning point in the Pacific War, an…