1981 — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali’s 61st and last fight; loses to Trevor Berbick by unanimous decision in 10 rounds at Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, Nassau, Bahamas.

The Old West is much more than “John Wayne ate here,” “John Wayne slept here” or even John Wayne himself. It is the place we ...

On Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was shot to death during a motorcade in Dallas; Texas Gov. John B. Connally, riding in the same car as Kennedy, was ...

UNA Associate Professor of History Dr. Blake Scott Ball and his book, “Charlie Brown’s America: The Popular Politics of Peanuts.” (Ben Johnson / Bham Now) Charlie Brown, Batman and American history ...

Thanksgiving is more than turkey and pumpkin pie – it’s packed with surprising stories and history! These Thanksgiving fun facts will change how you see the holiday. Did you know turkey wasn’t served ...

CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...

Assassins lying in wait, political corruption, drunken vice presidential nominees: Is Netflix's "Death by Lightning" a wild invention of Hollywood, or was 19th century political history actually this ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore. But how much do ...

WASHINGTON — The lengthy standoff between President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders is now the longest government shutdown in American history. On Wednesday, the shutdown enters its ...

While Dylan Dreyer’s sons may have initially been spooked by her Halloween look, they also helped her get into character. In a joint video shared by TODAY and the meteorologist on social media, Dylan ...