Six United States Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi amid horrific combat on Iwo Jima, the intense wartime scene captured in perfect angle and frame by photographer Joseph Rosenthal, on this day in history, Feb. 23, 1945. The raw power
There was no shortage of Donald Trump-inspired attractions and paraphernalia at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) near Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The four-day event includes notable speakers such as former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Gov. Kristi Noem, former US Rep. Tulsi
He said: “We do not endorse candidates but we are a conservative organisation. There is a chapter in this book on a myriad of policy issues so if there is a President-elect we can give this to them and say here are
It won’t take long in the wedding planning process to begin scratching your head and wondering how the bill got so high. Even a small wedding can front a big bill, and many couples find themselves cutting costs in any way that
The United States men’s hockey team, mostly amateur college stars, shocked the fearsomely talented Soviet Union 4-3 in the Winter Olympics on this day in history, Feb. 22, 1980. It’s gone down in sports lore — and entered wider American culture —
The Battle of Verdun, a massive German onslaught in northeastern France meant to gain a decisive final victory on the Western Front in World War I, began on this day in history, Feb. 21, 1916. It is remembered by the French people
A strike at the Eiffel Tower over poor financial management caused closures for the second consecutive day. Despite increased visitor numbers leading up to the Olympics, the strike may continue for several weeks. The strike seeks salary increases proportional to ticket sales
Birmingham City Council is out of cash and they’ve just shared their budget plans – with £150million in cuts this year and the same next year. They’re going to stop picking up bins every week soon. They want to try collecting them
John Glenn, Marine Corps combat pilot, pioneer of human exploration and later a longtime United States senator, became the first American to orbit the Earth on this day in history, Feb. 20, 1962. “Glenn’s ride into space, a great technical accomplishment, held
In honor of Presidents Day 2024, consider soaking up some fun and interesting presidential facts. Throughout our nation’s history, there have been quite a number of memorable leaders at the helm. This Presidents Day, take a look at interesting numerical info about