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In 1945, the United Nations officially came into existence as its charter took effect, and more events that happened on this day in history.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Ashton Sanders, Casey Wilson, Drake, F. Murray Abraham, Shenae Grim…
In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays take baseball’s championship outside the U.S. for the first time, beating the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the W…
Each day we offer a curated collection of some of the best AP images that were captured from that date. Not all of these were prize winners, b…
On Oct. 23, 1980, four workers were shot and killed during an early morning robbery at Pope's cafeteria in Des Peres. Here is our original cov…
Here are some of the top photos of the week, as selected by the Associated Press.
We marveled at the tiny device that could hold 65 hours worth of music, but we balked at the price - $399.
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In 2011, Libya’s interim rulers declared the country liberated, formally marking the end of Moammar Gadhafi’s 42-year tyranny, and more events…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Ang Lee, Dianne Reeves, Emilia Clarke, Margaret Qualley, Pele, Ryan…
In 2010, Auburn’s Cam Newton sets two records in the Tigers’ 24-17 win over LSU. See more sports moments from this date.
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In 1962, in a nationally broadcast address, President John F. Kennedy revealed the presence of Soviet-built missile bases under construction i…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Bob Odenkirk, Catherine Deneuve, Jeff Goldblum, Saffron Burrows, Sh…
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In 2011, Keith Nichol catches a 44-yard pass from Kirk Cousins on the game’s final play for a tiebreaking touchdown, giving the 15th-ranked Sp…
Each day we offer a curated collection of some of the best AP images that were captured from that date. Not all of these were prize winners, b…
Top photos of the day as selected by the Associated Press.
In 1967, tens of thousands of Vietnam War protesters began two days of demonstrations in Washington, D.C., and more events that happened on th…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Catherine Hardwicke, Judge Judy, Ken Watanabe, Kim Kardashian, Stev…
In 1998, the New York Yankees close out their historic season by sweeping the Padres in four games to win their record 24th World Series champ…
On Oct. 21, 1869, delegates from 17 states gathered in the St. Louis Mercantile Library, at Broadway and Locust Street, for the National Capit…
Throughout history, decisions that felt like big mistakes at the time turned out to be amazing discoveries. Here are some things we use regula…
The Tetrapodophis amplectus, or "four-legged hugging snake," may have used its limbs to grip prey or hold onto mating partners.
On Oct. 20, 1918, the St. Louis health commissioner restricted business hours to 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. He held down the death toll of the world'…
Oct. 20, 1982: 150 officers, 20 dogs and 12 horses can't keep St. Louis fans from storming the field
On Oct. 20, 1982, Bruce Sutter whiffed Gorman Thomas as the Cardinals won Game 7 of the 1982 World Series.
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Each day we offer a curated collection of some of the best AP images that were captured from that date. Not all of these were prize winners, b…
In 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee opened hearings into alleged Communist influence and infiltration in the U.S. motion pictu…
