On this date in 1865, a monumental change came to the U.S. Constitution. The 13th Amendment was formally adopted, ensuring ...

Every day has a story hidden in history. Have you ever wondered what happened on December 17 that made the date special? Every year, people around the world look back to remember events that changed ...

Early County was created first on December 15, 1818. The county was named for Peter Early, who served as a judge, governor ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On this date in 1789, Lawrence County, Kentucky was formed. The first settlement was called ...

MACON, Ga. (WALB) - On December 16, 1769, Jesse Mercer, the namesake of Mercer University, was born. Mercer is an icon in ...

On December 12, Kenya gained independence in 1963 and NASA launched Galileo in 1990, marking pivotal moments in history and ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On this date in history, Tom T. Hall climbed to the top of the country music charts with his song “Country Is.” It was his fifth number one overall and his second of 1974.

December 8 holds historical significance. It is National Brownie Day. Falkland Islands observe Battle Day. India lost its ...