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A climatologist predicted that our earthquake alley had a 50-50 chance for a big one on Dec. 3, 1990, a megaquake maybe on the order of the ho…
In 1992, the Greek tanker Aegean Sea spilled more than 21 million gallons of crude oil when it ran aground off northwestern Spain, and more ev…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Anna Chlumsky, Brendan Fraser, Dascha Polanco, Julianne Moore, Ozzy…
In 2015, Aaron Rodgers throws a 61-yard touchdown pass to Richard Rodgers with no time left to give the Green Bay Packers a 27-23 comeback vic…
In 1979, 11 people were killed in a crush of fans at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Coliseum, where the British rock group The Who was performing.
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On Dec. 2, with the temperature a record 74, rain began falling steadily, delivering a 1-2 punch that was too much for the people of Times Beach.
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In 1970, the newly created Environmental Protection Agency opened its doors under its first director, William D. Ruckelshaus, and more events …
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Aaron Rodgers, Britney Spears, Joe Lo Truglio, Lucy Liu, Nelly Furt…
In 2002, Oakland’s Tim Brown and Jerry Rice take turns rewriting the NFL record book in a 26-20 win over the New York Jets. See more sports mo…
In early December of 1979, just before the St. Louis Steamers were to make their home debut, sports editor Bob Broeg gave us a look at the new…
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For almost two decades, Zoo patrons had flocked to his cage hoping to catch some of his antics.
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In 1955, Rosa Parks, a Black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, an…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Bette Midler, Golden Brooks, Janelle Monae, Riz Ahmed, Sarah Silver…
In 1984, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie is named the 50th Heisman Trophy winner. See more sports moments from this date:
At 1957 church convention, King was not yet undeniably famous, and his speeches didn't make headlines.
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Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Ben Stiller, Bo Jackson, Chrissy Teigen, Elisha Cuthbert, Kaley Cuo…
In 2013, Chris Davis races 100-plus yards with a missed field-goal attempt for a touchdown on the final play to lift No. 4 Auburn to a 34-28 v…
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They were highly advanced, but they disappeared seemingly overnight.
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In 1932, 125 hunger marchers and 25 Bonus Army Veterans left St Louis for Washington as part of a protest.
In 1961, Enos the chimp was launched from Cape Canaveral aboard the Mercury-Atlas 5 spacecraft, which orbited earth twice before returning, an…
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Anna Faris, Diane Ladd, Don Cheadle, Joel Coen, John Mayall, Marian…
In 2004, Brett Favre celebrates his 200th straight regular-season start in the Green Bay Packers’ 45-17 rout of the St. Louis Rams. See more s…
