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Today in History: July 20, World War I draft lottery begins
America’s World War I draft lottery began as Secretary of War Newton Baker, wearing a blindfold, reached into a glass bowl and pulled out a capsule containing the number 258 during a ceremony in the Senate office building.
Today in History: July 17, Russian Czar and his family executed
Russia’s Czar Nicholas II and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks.
Today in History: July 16, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife and her sister die in plane crash
John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren Bessette, died when their...
Israel’s latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
On Wednesday, three members of a family were killed in central Gaza, officials said.
US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
U.S. strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killing at least seven troops.
Today in History: July 15, school bus full of children kidnapped in rural California
A 36-hour kidnap ordeal began for 26 schoolchildren and their bus driver as they were...
US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Fighting has once again engulfed the region and threatened the global economy.
Today in History: July 14, ‘Billy the Kid’ shot and killed
Outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias “Billy the Kid,” was shot and killed by Sheriff...
US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month
The Navy initially described the July 1 crash as an emergency landing.
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran.
Today in History: July 13, ‘Railroad Killer’ surrenders in Texas
Angel Maturino Resendiz, suspected of being the “Railroad Killer” responsible for the deaths at least...
Today in History: July 12, riot erupts in New Jersey over police beating of Black taxi driver
Rioting erupted in Newark, New Jersey, over the police beating of a Black taxi driver;...
Today in History: July 11, train bombing in Mumbai kills more than 200
Eight bombs hit a commuter rail network during evening rush hour in Mumbai, India, killing...
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won’t attack ships anymore
The strikes hit as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Today in History: July 10, Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior blown up by French agents
The Greenpeace protest ship Rainbow Warrior was sunk with explosives in Auckland, New Zealand, by...
Today in History: July 9, Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Louisiana, killing 153
Pan Am Flight 759, a Boeing 727, crashed in Kenner, Louisiana, shortly after takeoff from...
Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff
The Israeli strike happened just before kickoff in the Egypt-Argentina match.
Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems
NATO leaders pledge $80 billion to support Ukraine's defense needs.
US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states
Trump said the strikes are retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of...
Today in History: July 8, Venus Williams wins her first Grand Slam title
Venus Williams beat Lindsay Davenport for her first Grand Slam title, becoming the first Black...
Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel
Emanuel argues changes are needed, including sanctions on Israelis who attack Palestinians.
Today in History: July 7, ‘Three Tenors’ perform before FIFA World Cup final
The first “Three Tenors” concert took place as opera stars Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and...
US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Iran immediately warned Washington it would “take whatever measures it deems necessary."
Wildfire forces Tour de France to ban fans from stage finale as parts of Europe sizzle again
Only essential race vehicles are allowed on the route.
Today in History: July 6, Philando Castile fatally shot during traffic stop
Philando Castile, a Black elementary school cafeteria worker, was fatally shot during a traffic stop...
Today in History: July 5, Hormel introduces the world to Spam
Hormel introduced a canned meat product called Spam; more than 9 billion cans have been...
Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted by Second Continental Congress
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Today in History: July 3, beloved TV sheriff Andy Griffith dies
Andy Griffith, who made homespun American Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in...
Today in History: July 2, President Garfield shot by disappointed supporter
President James A. Garfield was shot by office seeker Charles J. Guiteau (gee-TOH’) at the...
As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children
More than 120 days later, there remains no final accounting of what happened.
Today in History: July 1, British rule of Hong Kong ends
Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony.
Today in History: June 30, criticism of US involvement in World War I leads to sedition charge
Labor activist and socialist Eugene V. Debs was arrested in Cleveland, charged under the Sedition...
Iran says this. The US says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict
The 60-day clock is ticking on further talks between the United States and Iran.
US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
Trump said a meeting with Iran would happen on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar.
Today in History: June 29, space shuttle Atlantis docks with Russian space station
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis docked with Russia’s Mir space station as they orbited the...
Today in History: June 28, police raid at Stonewall Inn sparks gay rights movement
Riots broke out following a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, an LGBTQ+ bar in...
Today in History: June 27, first ATM unveiled near London
Barclays Bank unveiled the first automated teller machine (ATM) in the town of Enfield, north...
Today in History: June 26, first Harry Potter novel published
The first Harry Potter novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling, was...
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela continues to rise.
US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
He called it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the U.S.
Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188
Panicked residents of the capital were sent pouring into the streets.
Today in History: June 25, Canada swears in its first woman prime minister
Kim Campbell was sworn in as Canada’s 19th prime minister, the first woman to hold...
UN-commissioned experts accuse Israel of targeting Gaza children, repeat genocide claim
Israel vociferously denies claims that it committed genocide during the war in Gaza.
Today in History: June 24, American wins longest pro tennis match in history
American John Isner won the longest professional tennis match in history, defeating Nicolas Mahut of...
Today in History: June 23, Thai soccer team gets trapped in flooded cave
12 young soccer players and their coach became trapped in a flooded cave in northern...
Today in History: June 22, soccer great scores ‘Hand of God’ goal
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona scored the infamous “Hand of God” goal in the quarterfinals...
Today in History: June 21, first privately funded space vehicle takes flight
The aircraft SpaceShipOne made the first privately funded human spaceflight.
Today in History: June 20, race-related rioting erupts in Detroit
Race-related rioting erupted in Detroit; federal troops were sent in by President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting as talks between the US and Iran hang in the balance
The fighting deepened doubts about initial agreement to end war in Iran.
Today in History: June 19, Chicago mob boss shot to death
Former Chicago organized crime boss Sam Giancana was shot to death in the basement of...
Today in History: June 18, Napoleon Bonaparte defeated in the Battle of Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo as British and Prussian troops defeated...
The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program still to be negotiated
There is deep skepticism among both Republican and Democratic lawmakers around the deal.
Today in History: June 17, the British suffer heavy losses in the Battle of Bunker Hill
The Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill resulted in a costly victory for the British,...
Iran says the initial deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
A U.S. official has said the deal did not call for an Israeli withdrawal.
Today in History: June 16, Donald Trump launches presidential campaign
Real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign for the presidency of the United...
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Ships loaded with crude oil have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for over three...
Congo reports a record daily increase in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
The current fatality rate of the outbreak is 23%.
Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
Details of the agreement were not immediately released.
Today In History: June 15, over 1,000 killed in New York steamboat accident
More than 1,000 people died when fire erupted aboard the steamboat PS General Slocum in...
Today in History: June 14, aviators take first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean
British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown embarked on the first non-stop flight across...
Today in History: June 13, American college student in a coma released by North Korea
Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old American college student, was released by North Korea in a coma...
US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan’s prime minister says
Officials say U.S. and Iran are closing in on a deal to end war and...
Today in History: June 12, Reagan urges Gorbachev to ‘tear down this wall’
President Ronald Reagan, during a visit to the divided German city of Berlin, exhorted Soviet...
Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, cites breakthrough in talks to end the war
Trump had said the U.S. would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT.”
Today in History: June 11, Margaret Thatcher wins third term as British prime minister
Margaret Thatcher became the first British prime minister in over 160 years to win a...
US launches new strikes on Iran, which fires back at Gulf states and Jordan
Trump said Iran was taking “too long to negotiate a deal.”
Today in History: June 10, Benito Mussolini enters Italy into World War II
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini declared war on France and Great Britain, formally entering Italy into...
US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter
The crew had been rescued within two hours and were in stable condition.
Today in History: June 9, Edward Snowden reveals he was the source of classified intelligence
Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee and National Security Agency contractor, revealed in a video...
Netanyahu and Trump are at odds over the war they started together
The fighting has since died down, but the leaders' differences are likely to persist.
War in the Middle East is flaring again. Here’s how each side sees the stakes
Latest flare-up came after weeks of deadlocked negotiations between U.S. and Iran.
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 35, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
The quake struck Monday, causing buildings to collapse and triggering small tsunamis.
Today in History: June 8, dystopian novel ‘1984’ is first published
George Orwell’s novel “1984” was first published.
Today in History: June 7, Elvis Presley’s Graceland opens to the public
Graceland, Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion, was opened to the public as a tourist destination, five...
Today in History: June 6, James Meredith shot by sniper during civil rights march
James Meredith was shot and wounded by a sniper early in the civil rights activistap...
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy’ and ‘Ted Lasso,’ has died at 72
He achieved U.S. fame in "Buffy" and "Ted Lasso."
Today in History: June 5, Novak Djokovic wins French Open, completing career Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic became the first man in nearly a half-century to win four consecutive major...
Today in History: June 4, Saudi Arabia issues first drivers licenses to women
Saudi Arabia issues its first drivers licenses to 10 women as the first step that...
Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks
Tariffs are paid by U.S. importers who usually try to pass along those higher costs...
Iran strikes Kuwaitap main airport and kills 1 as ceasefire is tested again
Kuwait briefly shut its main airport after Iranian drones heavily damaged a terminal building.
Today in History: June 3, record climb up Yosemite’s El Capitan documented in ‘Free Solo’
Elite rock climber Alex Honnold became the first to climb solo to the top of...
‘Love my woke pope’: Why Leo’s first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach
Many young people appreciate his stance, seeing few leaders addressing AI's rapid rise.
Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks
Israel and the U.S. maintain the fighting in Lebanon is separate from the Iran war...
Today in History: June 2, Lou Gehrig dies of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Baseball’s “Iron Horse,” Lou Gehrig, died in New York of the degenerative disease amyotrophic lateral...
Ebola cases in Congo near 300 as more joyful stories from recovered medical workers emerge
Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus.
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week
The attack brings the death toll to 205 in a series of U.S. strikes that...
US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. has been repeatedly tested.
Today in History: June 1, cruise ship capsizes in China’s Yangtze River
A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people capsized and sank in a severe storm...
Today in History: May 31, South Fork Dam collapse kills more than 2,200
Over 2,200 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20...
Today in History: May 30, 10 killed in clash between striking steelworkers and police
10 people were killed when police fired on steelworkers demonstrating near the Republic Steel plant...
Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal
Deal would extend fragile ceasefire by 60 days and reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Today in History: May 29, first woman races in the Indianapolis 500
Janet Guthrie became the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500, finishing in 29th...
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2
The campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels has killed at least 196 people.
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
Tentative agreement comes amid a fragile ceasefire.
Today in History: May 28, US Army launches monkeys into space
The U.S. Army launched Able, a rhesus monkey, and Baker, a squirrel monkey, aboard a...
Trump administration to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a new facility in Kenya
The plan would help patients avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to the U.S.
US military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran is ‘negotiating on fumes’
Trump risks finding that closure to his war of choice comes with an unsatisfactory ending.
Today in History: May 27, mafia bombing in Florence kills 5, destroys priceless artwork
A bomb set by the Sicilian mafia exploded outside the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy;...