Tag: History

June 19th is Juneteenth, a significant day for African-Americans in the United States as it commemorates the official end of slavery in the country...

In 1919, after World War I, Roy Allen started selling root beer at a stand in Lodi, California. The business was successful, and he...

The St. Louis Blues celebrated their 2019 Stanley Cup victory in a special way this year, marking five years since their historic win. Many...

Traditional Dragon Boat Festival Celebrations in Sanlin TownSanlin Town in Pudong recently marked the Dragon Boat Festival in a grand and traditional manner. The...

Exploring the Evolution of Hip-Hop Through Questlove's EyesHip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, tracing back to DJ Kool Herc's groundbreaking party in the...

Juneteenth: What's Open and Closed on the HolidayThe newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, is next week and it falls during the middle of the week....

NCAA Standouts Could Make History at 2024 NHL DraftThe 2024 NHL Scouting Combine is underway, offering NHL teams a chance to assess the top...

99-year-old WWII veteran heads to New Orleans for D-Day commemorationPenfield, N.Y. — World War II veteran George Steitz, now 99 years old, is preparing...

What Ike Recalled When Returning to the Beaches of Normandy 20 Years After D-DayIn the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, the paratroopers...

Netflix to Release Black Barbie Documentary Celebrating Women Behind the Iconic DollAfter the massive success of the Barbie movie, Netflix is set to release...