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
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is entering his third season in the NFL and is already among the top players in the NFL at his position. He was an All-Pro and a Pro Bowler in each of his first two seasons. He
August 7 is National Purple Heart Day — a day to commemorate and honor our service members who were wounded in combat while making the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. Three veterans joined “Fox & Friends” on Monday morning
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Aug. 6, 2023, killing at least 30 people, and injuring dozens of others. Funerals began on Aug. 7, 2023, as dozens of injured people remain hospitalized from the disaster. Rail services in the southern part
Emotional tributes are pouring in for the 71-year-old woman who was “stabbed to death at home” in the middle of the day at her home in Lincolnshire. Christine Emmerson was found with stab wounds following an “altercation” on August 3. On social
Pope Francis urged young people not to be afraid during a massive Mass Sunday as he wrapped up World Youth Day in Portugal. He also announced that the next World Youth Day would be held in Asia for the first time in
The UK’s mercury is set to turn up a notch by the end of the month to 33C, as a meteorologist admits it is a “distinct possibility” that such heat will ravage the country. A blistering surge from North Africa, Spain and France
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
The two-day long event encompasses some of the Royal Family’s favourite horsing activities , including dressage, show jumping and different cross-country phases. Zara was also pictured on the opening day of the event on horseback, having won a silver medal at the