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
Car seats aren’t just for road trips – they are an excellent option for plane travel. (iStock) No matter what avenue of transport you choose, traveling with an infant or a toddler may seem like a daunting task. That’s because long hours
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
Cracker Jack started its “prize in every box” promotion on this day in history, Feb. 19, 1912. German immigrant F.W. Rueckheim first invented the now-ubiquitous ballpark treat in the late 19th century. It was initially sold at his small candy and popcorn
The average house price jumped by more than £3,000 in February. Property website Rightmove says the average new seller asking price increased by 0.9% – or £3,091 – month-on-month. It meant the average house price is £362,839 The website says the increase
American author and Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison was born on this day in history, Feb. 18, 1931. Morrison was born the second of four children in Lorain, Ohio, and was given the birth name Chloe Anthony Wofford, according to the National
Thomas Jefferson was elected the third president of the United States, following a deeply divisive race against John Adams that threatened to tear apart the young nation, on this day in history, Feb. 17, 1801. It was the first American presidential race
The nation’s first 911 emergency call was placed by an Alabama state politician on this day in history, Feb. 16, 1968. The landmark moment came four years after the shocking unreported murder of a New York City woman proved to many Americans
The first “Teddy bear” was put on sale on this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903. Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the stuffed bear was first sold by Morris Michtom, a Brooklyn, New York, resident who owned a candy shop, the website