On August 9, 1945, a U.S. B-29 bomber dropped an atomic bomb nicknamed "Fat Man" on the Japanese city of Nagasaki three days ...

Today in History for Aug. 9: In 1535, French explorer Jacques Cartier discovered the Mingan Islands, between Anticosti Island and the Quebec mainland.

1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the Berlin Games. The record time of 39.8 seconds lasts for ...

In one of the most brazenly racist incidents of the post-Civil War period, White conservatives and racists employ ...

Aug. 8 1902 — The United States, led by William Larned, beats Britain three matches to two to capture the Davis Cup. 1903 — Britain wins the Davis Cup by beating the United States 4-1.

Asked to preserve a tie in the top of the ninth, Brock Stewart give up a run and three hits as Dodgers lose to Cardinals.

The pool went out of business, so the owners turned it into a fee-fishing pond ...

The back issue that have sidelined Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throughout training camp will keep him off the field.

2012 — Michael Phelps wins another gold medal as the United States wins the medley relay at the London Olympics. Phelps leaves the sport with a record 18 golds and 22 medals overall. At these games, ...

Steve McMichael and his wife, Misty, along with former teammates, are displayed on the video board as he is inducted into the ...