March 19, 2024

Don’t listen to the doubters, history shows Hamas CAN be defeated

“Hamas is an idea.” And you cannot kill an idea. This is an increasingly popular argument from opponents of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, such as Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh. It is also wrong. As the Egyptian government demonstrated in its effort to eliminate the Muslim Brotherhood, the group that gave rise to […]

Pro-Palestinian protesters throw smoke bomb, hit with pepper spray after being barred from entering the American Museum of Natural History for the second week

Pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets of New York City again Saturday, storming Times Square after they were rebuffed as they tried to enter the American Museum of Natural History for the second weekend in a row. The protest, which started at the Upper West Side museum at 2 p.m., included the expectation that demonstrators […]

On this day in history, November 4, 1980, Ronald Reagan elected president: ‘Morning again in America’

Conservative icon Ronald Reagan, the former Hollywood leading man and California governor who outwitted the American political elite to reach the Oval Office, was elected president of the United States on this day in history, Nov. 4, 1980.  His “triumph capped the rise of the new right/conservative wing of the Republican Party and ushered in […]

On this day in history, November 3, 1956, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ debuts on TV, elevates film to American classic

“The Wizard of Oz,” the Hollywood epic beloved by generations of Americans for its fantastical allegory rooted in love of heartland, home and family, appeared on television for the first time on this date in history, Nov. 3, 1956.  “For generations, this 1939 MGM fantasy musical has held a cherished place in American popular culture,” […]

On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days

Cardinal Albino Luciani was elected pope and took the name Pope John Paul I on this day in history, Aug. 28, 1978. John Paul I would have a very brief time as the head of the Catholic Church — dying of a heart attack just 33 days after his election.  Born on Oct. 17, 1912, […]

Scott Disick’s dating history: From Kourtney Kardashian to Sofia Richie

Scott Disick has been keeping up with the ladies. The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” alum has dated a slew of women over the course of his successful career as a reality TV star and socialite. His most famous relationship to date was with Kourtney Kardashian, whom he was with for nearly a decade, prior […]

On this day in history, August 30, 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off for its maiden voyage

The Space Shuttle Discovery took off on its maiden voyage on this day in history, Aug.30, 1984. For Discovery, the fourth time was the charm: The previous three launch attempts were scrubbed, with one canceled just six seconds before liftoff.  That aborted launch — the first of its kind for the Space Shuttle program — […]

Congressman who left Democrats blisters Biden admin as ‘worst in American history’

The Biden administration is reportedly proposing a list of locations for New York City Mayor Eric Adams to relocate migrants, including New Jersey’s Atlantic City International Airport. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., who represents the district, said Friday on “Fox & Friends” he will fight the plan “with every ounce of strength.” Van Drew criticized […]

On this day in history, September 5, 1929, legendary actor and comedian Bob Newhart is born

Legendary actor and comedian Bob Newhart was born on this day in history, Sept. 5, 1929. George Robert Newhart in Oak Park, Illinois, born into a middle-class family, did not pursue fame until later in life, said his website.  He studied accounting at Loyola University in Chicago, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1952, said […]

Rainbow Washing: Poet Alfred Tennyson Branded as Gay Without Evidence by History Tour for Schools

A historical tour for schools has branded former poet laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson among “notable LGBT people”, despite the celebrated 19th Century writer having been married with children. Alfred Tennyson, the author of famed narrative poems such as The Charge of the Light Brigade, has been included on an Isle of Wight tour of alleged LGBT historical

On this day in history, September 13, 1948, trailblazer Margaret Chase Smith is elected to Senate

Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, R-Maine, was elected to the Senate on this day in history, Sept. 13, 1948, becoming the first woman to serve in both houses of Congress. Born Margaret Madeline Chase on Dec. 14, 1897, in the central Maine town of Skowhegan, Smith was the oldest of George Emery and Carrie Murray Chase’s […]

SEAN HANNITY: This is potentially the biggest bribery, money laundering scandal in American history

FOX News host Sean Hannity shares how the walls are continuing to close in on President Biden after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy officially launches a formal impeachment inquiry against the president.  SEAN HANNITY: First tonight, the walls, as we have been telling you, are closing in on President Joe Biden. Earlier today, the House Speaker, […]

On this day in history, September 28, 1781, the Siege of Yorktown begins

The Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, the decisive battle in America’s shocking triumph over the mighty British Empire in its War of Independence, began on this day in history, Sept. 28, 1781.  The siege ended three weeks later, on Oct. 19, with the surrender of the British garrison led by Lord Charles Cornwallis.  George Washington’s Continental […]

UAW to Strike All Big Three Automakers at the Same Time for First Time in History

Bill Pugliano/Getty Images The United Auto Workers (UAW) union will go on strike against all of Detroit’s big three automakers at the same time for the first time in the union’s history, after General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis failed to reach a labor agreement with the union before their contracts expired Thursday night.  “Tonight for

On this day in history, July 2, 1964, President Johnson signs ‘sweeping’ Civil Rights Act

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law on this day in history, July 2, 1964 — “the most sweeping civil rights legislation since Reconstruction,” as the National Archives notes on its website. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 “prohibited discrimination in public spaces, provided for the integration of schools […]

On this day in history, July 1, 1847, the US Post Office issues the first stamps

The United States Postal Service issued its first-ever postage stamps on this day in history, July 1, 1847.  The first postage stamps produced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) were sold in New York City, according to the USPS website.  The two stamps came in two designs, one for each denomination.  The five-cent stamp […]

On this day in history, June 30, 1936, ‘Gone with the Wind’ is published

Author Margaret Mitchell published the American classic novel “Gone with the Wind” on this day in history, June 30, 1936.  The 1,000-page novel, set in Georgia during the Civil War and in the Reconstruction era, told the tale of Scarlett O’Hara, a southern belle from a wealthy family who lost nearly everything during the war. […]

On this day in history, June 29, 2007, the first iPhone goes on sale

Apple’s revolutionary iPhone first went on sale on this day in history, June 29, 2007, at Apple retail stores nationwide.  All 164 Apple retail stores in the U.S. stayed open until midnight that evening so that eager customers could purchase up to two iPhones on a “first-come, first-served basis,” according to a press release by […]

On this day in history, June 27, 1985, iconic Route 66 reaches the ‘end of the road’

On this date in history, June 27, 1985, Route 66 — the iconic 2,200-mile American byway from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California — came to an end after 59 years. This occurred after the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) decertified the road and voted to remove its highway signs, according […]

On this day in history, June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives in New York

The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York in 350 pieces shipped in more than 200 cases on this day in history, June 17, 1885.  Assembling the Statue of Liberty took over a year: The statue would not officially be unveiled to the public until October 1886.  An “enduring symbol of freedom and democracy,” the […]

On this day in history, June 12, 1987, Reagan urges Gorbachev to ‘tear down this wall’

On this day on June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan’s call to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “tear down the Berlin Wall” became widely considered a defining moment of the Reagan presidency, according to Stanford University.  The line, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” also came to be a profound statement of the 1980s.  President […]

What is the history of AI?

With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, which is quickly making its way into the daily lives of individuals around the world, there are a lot of questions circulating about the new technology.  Artificial intelligence has existed for a long time, but its capacity to emulate human intelligence and the tasks that it is able […]

On this day in history, June 1, 1967, Beatles release standout ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album

On this day in history, June 1, 1967, the Beatles released “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” their eighth album — which became the soundtrack to the “Summer of Love,” according to the official website of the Beatles.  With its 13 songs, the album was recorded in over 400 hours during a 129-day period, according […]

On this day in history, May 31, 1930, actor-director Clint Eastwood is born in California

Prolific actor and director Clint Eastwood was born on this day, May 31, 1930, in San Francisco, California.  He and his family moved a number of times before settling in Piedmont, California, reports Britannica. Eastwood was drafted during the Korean War and stationed in California — and upon his discharge from the Army in 1953, […]

Exclusive–Karoline Leavitt on Biden Family Bribery Allegations: ‘Greatest Political Scandal in American History’

Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for the MAGA Inc PAC, told Sirius XM’s Breitbart News Saturday that the $1src million bribery allegations levied against President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, amounts to “the greatest political scandal in American history.” Leavitt, the interim host of the Grace Curley Show on the Howie Carr Radio Network

On this day in history, May 10, 1977, iconic American actress Joan Crawford dies in New York City

Joan Crawford, the legendary Oscar-winning actress who appeared in over 80 films during a remarkable 45-year Hollywood career, died on this day in history, May 10, 1977. Born Lucille Fay LeSueur on March 23, 1904, in San Antonio, Texas, Crawford reportedly grew up with little means, and was raised by her mother and stepfather in […]

Eighth Graders Test Scores in History, Civics Plummet After Pandemic

American eighth graders’ test scores in history and civics have hit lows not seen in nearly two decades, according to the first Nation’s Report Card released after the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) conducts its National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to measure students’ proficiency in civics and history every

On this day in history, April 30, 1789, George Washington inaugurated as first US president

President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789.  In his address, which he delivered at New York City’s Federal Hall, Washington expressed his anxiety over the prospect of leading a new nation.  At the time, New York City’s Federal Hall served as […]

On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

Gen. Douglas MacArthur and his family left the Philippine island of Corregidor on this day in history, March 11, 1942.  President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ordered MacArthur to leave the island after it became clear it was no longer safe for MacArthur to remain with his troops, notes the History Channel website.  Deeply distraught, MacArthur had […]

On this day in history, March 28, 1866, first US ambulance service rolls through Cincinnati

The first ambulance service in the United States reportedly rolled to the aid of patients in Cincinnati, Ohio, on this day in history, March 28, 1866.  “For many years, Bellevue Hospital in New York claimed to have introduced the first citywide ambulance service in 1869, but records show Cincinnati beat them to it,” the Cincinnati […]

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