Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on August 22. Check what happened ...

The first, and the biggest, battle of the American Revolution took place in Brooklyn. In August 1776, just weeks after declaring independence from Britain, the first armed campaign for the colonies ...

President Ho Chi Minh spent four autumn nights sitting in front of a typewriter to draft Vietnam's Declaration of Independence in 1945.

The first official local event for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation will encourage healthy ...

July 4, 2026, will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the creation of the ...

"Declaration 250" next Aug. 1-2 will highlight the often-overlooked signing date of America's founding document.

Welch decision kept local plant in business ...

Moores Creek Bridge 250th will kick off the National Park Service’s America 250 events in February of 2026. I love it when a ...

On Aug. 16, 1829, conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker arrived in Boston from Siam (modern-day Thailand) to be exhibited to the American public. Connected at the chest by ...

In a prelude to a much larger celebration planned next year, a small crowd gathered in Loudoun County’s courthouse square ...