Henry David Thoreau’s nonfiction classic “Walden, or A Life in the Woods” was first published on this day in history, on Aug. 9, 1854. “Walden” is about the virtues of simple living and self-sufficiency in a modern world. It was inspired by
Germany experienced a freak hailstorm over the weekend, and up to a foot of hailstones piled up in the streets. Officials in the city of Reutlingen deployed snowplows and about 250 firefighters Friday to help clear the roads. The Echaz River, which
President Richard Nixon, the 37th president, announced he would be resigning from the office on this day in history, August 8, 1974. In a speech delivered to the nation from the Oval Office, Nixon said his resignation would go into effect “at
Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his crew arrived in Polynesia after 101 days at sea aboard the Kon-Tiki raft on this day in history, August 7, 1947. Hyderdahl, along with five crewmen (and one parrot), left Callao, Peru, aboard the Kon-Tiki, a
One of America’s most beloved redheads, Lucille Ball, the adored comic actress, was born on this day in history, Aug. 5, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, as Biography.com and other sources have noted. Her parents were Henry Durrell Ball, an electrician, and
Iconic Hollywood movie star Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home at age 36 on this day in history, August 5, 1962. The actress was discovered face down and lying nude on her bed holding a telephone in one
A pastor’s wife in West Virginia and a mother of two in Indiana both told Fox News Digital this week that they’re looking forward to the “See You at the Library” nationwide event this Saturday, August 5, as a way of showing
Fall River, Massachusetts – Andrew and Abby Borden, father and stepmother of 32-year-old Lizzie Borden, were brutally murdered on this day in history, Aug. 4, 1892. Lizzie Borden was later tried and ostracized for the murders. The weapon of choice was believed
Gymnast Mary Lou Retton vaulted her way into gymnastics legend on this day in history, Aug. 3, 1984. Retton, then just a 16-year-old high school sophomore, became the first American woman to win the gold medal in the Olympic all-around gymnastics competition.
Nationwide 'See You at the Library' event on August 5 already getting pushback: 'Fire in the hearts'
FIRST ON FOX — The first national “See You at the Library” book reading event taking place this Saturday, August 5, is already experiencing pushback and dissent. Inspired by actor-writer Kirk Cameron, who has spoken at numerous public libraries across the country