Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 6, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event ...

Nelson Mandela walked out of prison as a free man after 27 years, marking a golden moment in history. On this day in 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini came to power in Iran after 15 years in exile ...

On February 8, 1971, the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (Nasdaq) opened. In 1960, the ...

Humpback anglerfish typically are found at depths of up to 1,500 meters below the water's surface, where there is little to no sunlight.

On this day in 2006, the hip-hop world suffered an irreplaceable loss as James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—passed away at the age of 32. The visionary Detroit producer lost his battle with ...

Learn about unique Valentine's Day traditions to make your celebration extra special—all from places around the world like ...

One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of ...

Tennis star Arthur Ashe achieved many firsts as a Black athlete. In the months leading up to his death, he thrust AIDS ...

Today marks the 39th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster (Mission STS-51-L), when the shuttle's seven astronauts were killed by an explosion.

On this day in aviation history, January 28, 1917, the Junkers J.I made its first flight. Developed as the J 4 by the Junkers ...

January 29th has witnessed a variety of significant events throughout history, impacting politics, culture, and science ...

Hours before Super Bowl LIX kickoff, President Trump signed a proclamation declaring February 9th as "Gulf of America Day" ...