On January 3, 1944, Coast Guard pilot Frank Erickson flew straight into the teeth of a raging storm to deliver blood plasma ...

On January 6, 1944, the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat made its first flight, marking an ambitious but troubled attempt to create a ...

However, when peace came and the 1946 season rolled around, the White Sox returned to where they had been training before the ...

1908: Jack Johnson — who lived in Chicago and owned a short-lived cafe in the Bronzeville neighborhood — became the first ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on December 27. Check what ...

1929: The Chicago Bears introduced Ralph Jones, of Lake Forest Academy, as their coach. The day a new Chicago Bears coach is ...

2008 — The Detroit Lions lose to the Green Bay Packers 31-21, making them the first team to go winless through a 16-game ...

Grebeck was signed on Aug. 13, 1986 as an undrafted free agent, and his 12-year career in the majors makes him one of the ...

In December 1944, as Germany launched its final major offensive in the west, a group of American soldiers encountered SS ...

Every day has a history behind it. Have you ever wondered what happened on December 16 in the past? Why do people remember this date? On December 16, 1773, American colonists protested British rule by ...

The American Cemetery in the Dutch village of Margraten has become a flashpoint over the removal of displays honoring Black ...

Notable people born on this day include Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto and “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harrington.