From slavery and its abolition to the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and military, scientific, cultural and political achievements, explore key moments, milestones and figures in …

Oct 27, 2009 · Learn about famous firsts in African American history and other little‑known facts. Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history.

Jan 14, 2010 · Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.

Dec 18, 2015 · Elizabeth Short's murder remains one of the oldest cold cases in Los Angeles—and the most sensational killing in a notoriously dark period of the city’s history.

Join world-renowned outdoorsman and author Steven Rinella as he dives into history’s greatest and most perplexing wilderness mysteries.

Oct 14, 2009 · Black history in the United States is a rich and varied chronicle of slavery and liberty, oppression and progress, segregation and achievement.

Feb 20, 2019 · One of the first Black women in U.S. history to receive a patent, she expanded upon the original ironing board, which was essentially a horizontal wooden block initially …

Jan 17, 2025 · Photos: Presidential Inaugurations Through History From pomp and circumstance to protests, see how presidential inaugurations have looked over the years. Read more

Jan 28, 2025 · At the stroke of noon on December 31, 1999, the Panamanian flag was raised over the Panama Canal, signaling the final transfer of the 51-mile, man-made waterway from the …

Feb 10, 2025 · Discover what happened on February 13 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.