On this day in 1864, an eagle by the name of “Old Abe” is given to the people of Wisconsin. He would later become the inspiration for the...

On this day in 1976, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy would become the first sailor to...

On this day in 1981, a hero is born. Michael Monsoor would go on to serve as a Navy SEAL during the War on Terrorism. He would receive a...

On this day in 1992, Rear Admiral Grace Hopper passes away in her sleep. The feisty Navy officer has been called “Amazing Grace” because...

On this day in 1775, a Philadelphia tavern owner is commissioned as commanding officer of the newly formed Marines. Samuel Nicholas...

On this day in 1977, Elvis Presley passes away. Much has been said and written about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, of course, but do you...

At about this time in 1877, a hero is born. Or perhaps Benjamin O. Davis was actually born in May 1880? Davis potentially lied about his...

On this day in 2007, a United States soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins’s...

On this day in 1981, a hero is born. Jason Dunham was the son of a United States Air Force veteran, and he was born on the birthday of...

On this day in 1993, the Battle of Mogadishu begins. It wasn’t supposed to be a full-fledged battle. It was supposed to be a quick...

On this day in 1846, Mexican and American forces clash in a disputed area close to the Rio Grande. The so-called Thornton Affair would...