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Rabbi Philip Lazowski, Holocaust survivor and Jewish leader, dies at 96
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (14+ words) Hartford Business Journal...
Chris Pratt To Star In Comedy History Shorts Series Backed By U. S. Government Initiative
35+ min ago (279+ words) A new entertainment initiative blending comedy, history, and public outreach is moving into development, bringing together an unexpected on-screen pairing and federal backing tied to a major upcoming national milestone. Actor Chris Pratt is set to headline a series of…...
Naval battle
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (414+ words) Home " Naval battle Celebrating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Riachuelo marks a milestone in the history of the Brazilian Navy. Celebrating the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Riachuelo, a significant date for the Brazilian Navy, Captain of the Ports…...
Man Goes to Florida Antique Store, Then Finds the KKK Memorabilia
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (34+ words) Yahoo Liam Mc Namara got a tip off that a collection of highly contentious items were on display at a Sarasota County antique store....
The Leduc Ramjet: The French Jet You Flew Lying Down
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (246+ words) by Fortun" Leroy | Jun 19, 2026 | Aviation World, History & Legends | 0 comments Imagine an aircraft with no cockpit as you would recognise it " no seat, no upright pilot peering over a nose. Instead, the airman lies flat on his stomach inside a glazed…...
History lessons in Tom Hanks" WWII docu-series
54+ min ago (1076+ words) THE "World War II with Tom Hanks" is an important 20-part documentary series and companion podcast that premiered on the History Channel on May 25 this year. I am halfway through, having just watched the ninth episode "Secrets and Lies". The…...
New WWII Aircraft Fly In For 2026 Duluth Airshow
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (469+ words) The Duluth Air and Aviation Expo, presented by Essentia Health and Members Cooperative Credit Union, is just weeks away, and there are some really unique and exciting planes and performers scheduled for 2026. The Duluth Airshow happens July 11-12 at the Duluth…...
WWII "Hell Ship" Sunk By US Torpedoes After Misidentification, Found Off Philippines After 80-Year Search
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (757+ words) The wreck of the Japanese transport ship H'fuku Maru, which sank during World War II with more than 1, 000 Allied prisoners of war on board, has been located off the western coast of the Philippines more than 80 years after it disappeared…...
El Paso Navy veteran who witnessed Japan's WWII surrender turns 100 on Father's Day
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (498+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) " Nearly 81 years after witnessing the end of World War II from Tokyo Bay, El Paso resident Bobby Pierce Long is preparing to celebrate a milestone few achieve: his 100th birthday. Long, a U. S. Navy veteran and lifelong El Pasoan,…...
LIVE NOW: Army Holds Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (139+ words) The U. S. Army holds a Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes induction ceremony formally inducting Medal of Honor recipients into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, which honors recipients of the nation's highest military award for valor. What would you like to…...