LIFESTYLE 14 hours ago On this day in history, October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupts, killing 300 people On this day in history, Oct. 8, 1871, a terrible fire broke out on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, killing 300 people and leaving a third of the city's population homeless.
LIFESTYLE 1 day ago On this day in history, October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech football beats Cumberland 222-0 The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, led by legendary coach John Heisman, routed Cumberland College 222-0 in the most lopsided game in college football history on Oct. 7, 1916.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago On this day in history, October 6, 1927, 'The Jazz Singer' released, first film with synchronized sound "The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson, the first movie with talking actors, was released on this day in history, Oct. 6, 1927. The cinema landmark caused a sensation.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago On this day in history, October 5, 1813, William Henry Harrison routs Brits, Tecumseh in Battle of the Thames General William Henry Harrison led Americans to victory in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813, routing the British and Native forces led by Shawnee chief Tecumseh.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago On this day in history, October 4, 1927, Mount Rushmore's moment of creation begins in South Dakota Sculptor Gutzon Borglum began carving the images of four U.S. presidents into Mount Rushmore on Oct. 4, 1927. The effort employed 400 people and took 14 years to complete.
LIFESTYLE 5 days ago On this day in history, October 3, 1863, Lincoln issues powerful Thanksgiving proclamation President Abe Lincoln issued his powerful Thanksgiving proclamation on Oct. 3, 1863, asking Americans to set aside the last Thursday of November to praise "our beneficent Father."
LIFESTYLE 6 days ago On this day in history, October 2, 1945, 'American Pie' singer-songwriter Don McLean is born Singer Don McLean was born on this day in history, October 2, 1945. The New York-born singer is best known for the iconic song "American Pie" and the album of the same name.
Lifestyle Books October 1 On this day in history, October 1, 2013, techno-thriller novelist Tom Clancy passes away at age 66 Tom Clancy, a former Baltimore-born insurance agent, became a bestselling novelist starting with his first book, "The Hunt for Red October." He died on this day in history, Oct. 1, 2013, at age 66.
LIFESTYLE September 30 On this day in history, September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth swats record 60th home run, shocks sports world Babe Ruth swatted his then-record 60th home run on Sept. 30, 1927. His total has since been surpassed by other players, but his achievement has only grown in stature across the decades.
LIFESTYLE September 29 On this day in history, September 29, 1907, cowboy crooner and Hollywood icon Gene Autry is born in Texas Gene Autry, the "singing cowboy" and multimedia star credited with popularizing country-western music, was born on Sept. 29, 1907. Autry also founded the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.