History
Today in History: November 16, Nixon authorizes Alaska pipeline
President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of an 800-mile (1,290-kilometer) oil pipeline from the Alaska North Slope to the port city of Valdez.
Urgent deadline looms to save historic Sakauye farmhouse in San Jose
History San Jose needs to have $750,000 in commitments this week to move the Eiichi Sakauye's home to History Park.
Today in History: November 10, “Sesame Street” debuts
The children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National Educational Television (now PBS).
Sleep in this San Francisco Bay lighthouse for gourmet meals, hair-raising history
The East Brother Light Station is a charming bed-and-breakfast where visitors can experience harrowing (and inspiring) tales of lighthouse life from the 1800s.
Today in History: November 3, Sputnik 2 carries first animal into space
The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft Sputnik 2, carrying the first animal into orbit, a dog named Laika.
Today in History: November 2, Truman defeats Dewey
In one of the most unexpected results in U.S. election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman won the presidential election against the heavily favored Republican governor of New York, Thomas E. Dewey.
Today in History: October 29, Houston Texans take a knee
All but 10 members of the Houston Texans took a knee during the national anthem, reacting to a remark from team owner Bob McNair to other NFL owners that “we can’t have the inmates running the prison.”