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This Day in History
JFK’s Address on Cuban Missile Crisis Shocks the Nation
Soviet missiles sat 90 miles from Florida, able to strike American cities, as Kennedy ordered a naval blockade and warned any launch would mean full retaliation.
Oct 22, 2026
Recipes
Pumpkin Spice Everything: How a Pie Spice Became a Pop-Culture Phenomenon
Starbucks launched its Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003, and the blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves now flavors everything from cereal to candles to soap.
Oct 21, 2026
This Day in History
Thousands Protest the War in Vietnam
On October 21, 1967, nearly 100,000 people gathered in Washington and 50,000 marched on the Pentagon, where hundreds were arrested confronting armed soldiers.
Oct 21, 2026
This Day in History
“Monster Mash” Hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart
Bobby "Boris" Pickett recorded the song in under an hour with his Boris Karloff impression, and several labels rejected it before the BBC banned it as too morbid.
Oct 20, 2026
Recipes
One-Pot Meals Ready in 30 Minutes: Easy Dinners with Less Cleanup
Five dinners, including taco pasta and creamy chicken orzo, cook in a single skillet or Dutch oven and leave just one pot to wash.
Oct 19, 2026
This Day in History
First Blockbuster Store Opens
David Cook's first store in Dallas stocked 8,000 videotapes on October 19, 1985, and the chain grew past 1,000 locations by the early 1990s.
Oct 19, 2026
Recipes
Stuffing or Dressing? The History of a Thanksgiving Favorite
Cooked inside the bird it is stuffing; baked in a dish it is dressing, a line much of the South draws at cornbread while New England reaches for oysters.
Oct 16, 2026
This Day in History
Walt Disney Company is Founded
On October 16, 1923, Walt and Roy Disney opened a cartoon studio in Hollywood on borrowed money and one distribution deal, five years before Mickey Mouse.
Oct 16, 2026
This Day in History
Clarence Thomas Confirmed to the Supreme Court
The 52-48 Senate vote on October 15, 1991 came after Anita Hill's harassment allegations, which Thomas called a politically motivated attack, filled days of televised hearings.
Oct 15, 2026
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The Great Pumpkin: Pumpkin Pancakes, Jack-o’-Lanterns and a Halloween Icon
The jack-o'-lantern began in Ireland and Britain as a carved turnip, not a pumpkin, and got its name from the folklore figure Stingy Jack.
Oct 14, 2026
This Day in History
“Wake up Little Susie” Becomes the Everly Brothers’ First No. 1 Hit
Boston banned the song and some stations refused to play it, judging the tale of two teens who fell asleep at the movies too suggestive for 1957.
Oct 14, 2026
This Day in History
Grand Jury Dismissed in JonBenét Ramsey Murder Case
Sealed documents later revealed the grand jury had voted to indict John and Patsy Ramsey, but District Attorney Alex Hunter refused to sign the charges in October 1999.
Oct 13, 2026
