LIFESTYLE 20 hours ago On this day in history, July 15, 1988, 'Die Hard' hits theaters, first in the franchise The action (and possibly Christmas) movie Die Hard was released in theaters on this day in history, July 15, 1988. The movie starred Bruce Willis.
LIFESTYLE 1 day ago On this day in history, July 14, 1968, Hank Aaron hits 500th career home run Baseball great Henry "Hank" Aaron, born in 1934 in Mobile, Alabama, hit his 500th career home run on this day in history, July 14, 1968. He would go on to break Babe Ruth's home run record.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago On this day in history, July 13, 1937, Krispy Kreme is founded: 'Delicious scents of doughnuts' The first Krispy Kreme doughnuts were sold in North Carolina on this day in history, July 13, 1937. The company now has locations in more than 30 countries.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago On this day in history, July 12, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signs bill creating US Army Medal of Honor On this day in history, July 12, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law a resolution creating a Medal of Honor for the Army, also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor.
LIFESTYLE 5 days ago On this day in history, July 10, 1856, inventor Nikola Tesla is born: 'Keen interest in nature' Nikola Tesla, the inventor who pioneered a new form of electric current, was born on this day in history, July 10, 1856, in modern-day Croatia. He went on to acquire nearly 300 patents.
LIFESTYLE 6 days ago On this day in history, July 9, 1828, American painter Gilbert Stuart dies at age 72 Painter Gilbert Stuart, whose distinctive style is the way millions of Americans view the Founding Fathers and other key figures, died on this day in history, July 9, 1828.
LIFESTYLE July 8 On this day in history, July 8, 1918, American Red Cross driver Ernest Hemingway is wounded in World War I Novelist Ernest Hemingway, at just 18 years old, was wounded on the Italian front while driving an ambulance for the American Red Cross on this day in history, July 8, 1918.
LIFESTYLE July 7 On this day in history, July 7, 1930, Hoover Dam construction begins Construction of the Hoover Dam, on the Nevada-Arizona border, began on this day in history, July 7, 1930. It covers over 220 acres and is a National Historic Landmark.
LIFESTYLE July 6 On this day in history, July 6, 1994, 'Forrest Gump' is released in theaters: 'One-of-a-kind treat' "Forrest Gump," the Oscar-winning film, was released on this day in history, July 6, 1994. Tom Hanks won his second consecutive Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Gump.
LIFESTYLE July 5 On this day in history, July 5, 1937, SPAM is introduced by Hormel Foods The processed meat in a can known as SPAM was introduced on this day in history, July 5, 1937. The product is now sold in 11 varieties around the world.