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  • In a tweet, the French president called the 2,500 active fires in the Amazon an "international crisis" and urged fellow G-7 members to "discuss this emergency first order" at their upcoming summit.
  • On this date in 1935 one of the most popular boardgames of all-time first went on sale. And in 1968, President Dwight D. Eisenhower had a memorable day...
  • On this date in 1916, the first true self-service grocery store was founded. And in 1995, Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. broke a baseball...
  • On this date in 1853 President-elect Franklin Pierce and his family were involved in a scary train wreck. And in 1931, the legendary Thomas Edison...
  • On this date in 1947, NBC debuted a new show that continues to this day. And in 1995, the owner of the Cleveland Browns made an infamous decision that...
  • On this date in 1894 a simple design that's still used today received a patent. And in 1968, one round of golf turned into something extraordinary for...
  • On this date in 1917, women in New York City won a landmark decision. What was it? Find out during today's installment of Mark's Almanac.
  • On this day in 1899 that a German company patented a product that today helps alleivate headaches. And in 1921, an interesting ruling was made in...
  • On this date in 1837 that a product was created to revolutionize the farming industry. And in 1957, one of the most popular sitcoms of all-time aired...
  • A letter signed by 34 people held on charges related to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complains of inhumane conditions behind bars, including mold, abusive guards, bad food and filthy laundry.
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