World War I began as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, and more events that happened on this day in history.
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Cher Lloyd, Elizabeth Berkley, John David Washington, Sally Struthe…
In 1984, the Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing. See more sports moments from this date:
To learn more about 19th-century America, Stacker compiled a collection of 50 essential images that capture what life was like in the 1800s.
Stacker provides an overview of 30 major workers’ strikes in the U.S. from the 1600s to August 2020, including the 1892 Homestead strike, the …
The Dixie Fire continues to burn as one of the largest fires in California history, destroying remote areas in its path.
Dozens of firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that scorched the base of Mount Penteli in Greece on July 27, as it approached suburb…
Tony Laubach explains why much higher temperatures are hitting the western part of the United States.
In the midst of a hot summer day, it's not only essential to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from the heat, but also your furry friends.
Savannah, Georgia, has reissued a mask mandate for people indoors. The decision came shortly before the CDC issued new guidance encouraging ev…
Thunderstorms brought rain, hail and lightning across part of the northeastern U.S. and Canada on July 27 as a cold front moved through the area.
See how and where these deadly storms strike, and explore how their frequency and severity has increased over time.
Cookout season is here, and now back by popular demand: The game where you find out how many bratwurst you can eat in 20 seconds!
Track a timeline tracing the history of the United States flag, and learn how to fold and display the flag for Memorial Day and any other time.
There's no easy way to know who has been vaccinated and who hasn't. Want to do the right thing? Here's an updated guide, "Mask Or Not?"
There's no easy way to know who has been vaccinated and who hasn't. Want to do the right thing? Here's an updated guide, "Mask Or Not?"
Soon you can start doing many things that you avoided because of the pandemic. Here's a rundown of risks for a wide range of activities, wheth…
A racially charged comment, apparently inadvertently recorded at the end of a phone message left by the Michigan City mayor for a black Region…
