This day in history: Soap opera General Hospital premieres
April 1st is known to many as April Fools’ Day, but for television fans, it was the day the small screen got serious about drama. On this day in 1963, two of the most influential […]
This day in history: Pop star Selena is slain
On March 31 1995, the world lost Selena Quintanilla-Perez, the “Queen of Tejano Music.” Though her life was tragically cut short at just 23 years old, her influence on music, fashion, and culture continues to […]
This day in history: Happy Birthday, Celine Dion!
Celine Dion is one of the most successful and recognized voices in music history. Born on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada, she was the youngest of 14 children in a highly musical family. […]
This Day in History: U.S. troops withdraw from Vietnam
On March 29, 1973 the last U.S. combat troops departed South Vietnam, exactly two months after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords. This departure marked the end of eight years of direct U.S. military […]
This Day in History: First star laid on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On March 28, 1960, the first permanent star was laid on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This first star honored the legendary film producer and director Stanley Kramer and was placed near the intersection of […]
This Day in History: “March Madness” crowns its first men’s NCAA Champion
While the March Madness tournament is now a massive global event, it had a very humble beginning. On March 27, 1939, the first-ever NCAA men’s basketball tournament came to an end with the University of […]
This Day in History: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s first novel published
On March 26, 1920, a 23-year-old writer named F. Scott Fitzgerald had his first novel, This Side of Paradise, published by Charles Scribner’s Sons. The book was an instant hit, turning the young author into […]
This Day in History: Happy Birthday, Aretha Franklin!
A gifted singer and a talented pianist, Aretha first began performing by touring with her father’s traveling revival show. This early experience in gospel music helped her develop a powerful, emotional voice. After her time […]
This Day in History: Halle Berry becomes first Black woman to win Best Actress Oscar
On March 24, 2002, at the 74th Academy Awards, Halle Berry became the first Black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress. She received the honor for her powerful performance in the movie Monster’s […]
This Day in History: James Cameron’s “Titanic” wins 11 Academy Awards
On March 23, 1998, Titanic took over the 70th Academy Awards, winning a record-tying 11 Oscars. Before the ceremony even began, Titanic was already making waves. It arrived at the Oscars with 14 nominations, a […]