On Aug. 23, 1945, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcario García became the first Mexican American to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.

In September 1972, a research vessel called the USNS Hayes discovered the deepest part of the Arctic Ocean and named it after ...

Discover the contrast between classic, timeless California diners and innovative breakfast spots pushing the boundaries of ...

Today in History for Aug. 23: In 1305, Scottish leader William Wallace was hung, drawn and quartered in London for treason. Nearly 700 years later, his story was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie ...

As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we must never forget those responsible for igniting that supreme example of human aggression and suffering. Conventional ...

Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands and closed schools and airports as Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm so far this year, nears landfall. With winds up to 166 kilometers per ...

1979: Kurds in Iran oust government troops from a large area near the Iraqi border. On the same day, Bolshoi Ballet dancer ...