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
The ball drop in Times Square has a rich history behind it. Each New Year’s Eve, a sea of people gather in New York City to watch the iconic ball drop from the top of One Times Square. Over a billion people
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
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
Comedian Bob Hope gave his last Christmas show to U.S. servicemen in Saigon on this day in history, Dec. 24, 1972. The iconic entertainer, who starred in more than 50 films, kept up a tradition of visiting troops deployed overseas since WWII.
Vincent van Gogh, the brilliant but troubled Dutch impressionist painter, severed his left ear after a “blazing row” with fellow artist Paul Gaugin in Arles, France, on this day in history, Dec. 23, 1888. The 35-year-old artist famously presented the bloody ear
Ludwig van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5, perhaps the world’s most famous musical composition, for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. The Fifth Symphony opens with four now universally recognized dramatic opening notes: