A maternity home in North Dakota is celebrating its 20th anniversary, as its founder reflects on the hundreds of women and children she has helped over the years. Mary Pat Jahner of Warsaw, North Dakota, was working as a Catholic school teacher
Winston Churchill, whose resolute leadership and combative spirit rallied Britain when it stood against Nazi Germany in some of the darkest days of World War II, was born in Oxfordshire, England, on this day in history, Nov. 30, 1874. Churchill was thrown
Author Louisa May Alcott, who portrayed liberated, thoughtful and independent women at a time when her message conflicted with social norms, was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on this day in history, Nov. 29, 1832. Her most famous book,
A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals. A female named
Beloved by generations of fans all over the world, Charles M. Schulz, creator of the beloved “Peanuts” characters, was born on this day in history, Nov. 26, 1922. Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was nicknamed “Sparky” by an uncle within
Legendary western outlaw Billy the Kid was allegedly born in New York City on this day in history, Nov. 23, 1859. One of the Wild West’s most wanted men was most likely born in a poor Irish neighborhood on the east side
Vivien Leigh, whose birth name was Vivian Mary Hartley, was born on this day in history on Nov. 5, 1913, in Darjeeling, India. Her father was an English stockbroker and her mother was Irish, according to Biography.com. The British actress achieved film
In honor of National Candy Day on Nov. 4, 2023, take a look at the candies launched in a variety of decades — from York Peppermint Patties to Warheads and beyond. Some of these classic candies may have come out 80-plus years
Theodore Roosevelt, president, soldier, hunter, author and conservationist, was born on this day in 1858. Those of us who enjoy our days afield, regardless of pursuit, owe the 26th president of the United States a debt of gratitude. Said Teddy Roosevelt, “Of
One of television’s best-known personalities, Johnny Carson, the iconic host of “The Tonight Show” for 30 years, was born on this day in history, on Oct. 23, 1925. Carson had Midwestern roots and was born John William Carson in Corning, Iowa. After