The stunning cherry trees of Washington, D.C., a gift from Japan that blossom spectacularly each spring in a cherished symbol of renewal, were planted by first lady Helen Herron Taft and other dignitaries on this day in history, March 27, 1912. “The
Poetry great Robert Lee Frost was born in San Francisco, California, on this day in history, March 26, 1874. Frost spent the first 11 years of his life in San Francisco until his father, journalist William Prescott Frost, Jr., died of tuberculosis,
A fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City killed 146 people on this day in history, March 25, 1911 — and ushered in a host of new workplace safety reforms. The fire broke out on the 8th floor
King James VI of Scotland ascended to the throne of England as King James I amid high treachery, global warfare and religious turmoil on this day in history, March 24, 1603. His reign shaped the world we live in today. It had
Revolutionary firebrand Patrick Henry bellowed, “Give me liberty or give me death!” while proposing to fellow Virginia leaders that the colony raise troops to battle the British on this day in history, March 23, 1775. “Is life so dear, or peace so
Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is an annual celebration marking the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. The festival is typically observed in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora. Holi is celebrated
The Augusta National Invitation Tournament in Georgia teed off for the first time on this day in history, March 22, 1934. “A tradition unlike any other,” in the now-famous words of CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz, the golf competition was renamed the Masters
The first rock ‘n’ roll concert, the ill-fated yet legendary Moondog Coronation Ball, pulsed from the stage of the former Cleveland Arena amid chaos and controversy on this day in history, March 21, 1952. “There was a sense of dynamite going off,”
Brit Hume previews new Fox Nation show Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume weighs in on President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s meeting to discuss the debt ceiling and shares his new Fox Nation show ‘American Presidents’ on ‘Special Report.’ The
Elvis Presley made the down payment for his Graceland mansion on this day in history, March 19, 1957. “The King” made a $1,000 down payment in cash for the house, located outside Memphis, Tennessee, reports the History Channel. In 2023, that figure