President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt was sworn in for a third six-year term on Tuesday after being re-elected in a December vote in which he faced no serious challengers. El-Sissi took the oath of office before parliament, which convened in the new
The Czech Parliament’s upper house, the Senate followed the lower house on Wednesday to approve changes in the gun law that tighten requirements for owning a weapon following the worst mass killing in the nation’s history. The legislation now must be signed
George C. Marshall, a World War II leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born on this day in history, Dec. 31, 1880, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. George Catlett Marshall was best known for his service as chief of staff to two different
Led Zeppelin, one of the most celebrated and influential bands in rock ‘n’ roll history, was recorded live before a dazed and confused audience for the first time on this day in history, Dec. 30, 1968. “The show took place at Gonzaga
Texas joined the Union as the 28th state, after its war of independence against Mexico and 10 years as a Lone Star republic, on this day in history, Dec. 29, 1845. The vast state, larger in area than the nation of France,
The Baltimore Colts stunned the New York Giants 23-17 in “sudden death” at the NFL championship game at Yankee Stadium before a mesmerized nationwide television audience on this day in history, Dec. 28, 1958. The event has gone down in American sports
Radio City Music Hall, one of the world’s most celebrated and architecturally significant entertainment venues, opened in the heart of midtown Manhattan amid great fanfare on this day in history, Dec. 27, 1932. “Described as ‘the hottest ticket in town,’ more than
Harry S. Truman, who was unexpectedly thrust into the presidency and a global leadership role at an extraordinary tipping point in human history, died at Kansas City Research Medical Center on this day in history, Dec. 26, 1972. The 33rd president of
Beijing, China, has recently encountered its chilliest December since records began in 1951, with temperatures frequently dropping below -10°C throughout the month. This follows a year of weather extremes in the capital, which experienced its hottest June day just six months ago,
On this day in history, December 25, 1941, Bing Crosby performs 'White Christmas' for the first time
Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. The holiday season also includes gift-giving, music, shared meals, festive movies and so much more. Christmas music is one of the most popular forms of enjoying