As Australia and England clash in The Ashes cricket series, Australian War Memorial historians have uncovered two diaries ...

Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia. 1917 — Toronto’s Harry ...

After the collapse of the Narva front in 1944, Germany’s Army Group North found itself increasingly isolated as the Red Army advanced across the Eastern Front. Delays in withdrawal orders left the ...

On Dec. 25, 2020, an RV exploded in downtown Nashville, killing the driver of the vehicle and injuring eight people.

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Discover how an NC State professor unlocked the secret of transforming the humble tropical shrub into the vibrant Christmas ...

A west Belfast man and previous Coronation Street director has written his debut novel at the ripe age of 81. Born in 1944, ...

Westhoughton High School pupils have been practising their penmanship and fostering community connections across Bolton.

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on December 26. Check what ...

A German mother sheltered three lost American soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge—and did the same for German soldiers hours later.

His name might not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world. Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg, the Broadway lyricist who wrote such ...

1. Name the four stations listed on the “Monopoly” board (standard London edition), and the six characters in the traditional ...