John Froelich, the oldest son of German immigrants, was born in Iowa in 1849. The grain mill operator tinkered away on a gasoline traction, the tractor, that changed global agriculture.
The Hubble Space Telescope, proclaimed by NASA to be the most significant advance in astronomy since Galileo, was placed in orbit on this day in history, April 25, 1990.
Winslow, Arizona achieved fame through The Eagles' hit song "Take It Easy." Downtown Winslow "died" due to the interstate in 1979 but has leaned on the famous song for new life.
Shakshuka is the "heart of Israeli culture," Israel-American chef Avi Shemtov told Fox News Digital. Shakshuka is a savory tomato stew popular in both Israel and the United States.
The American Culture Quiz tests readers each week on their knowledge of U.S. heritage, history, culture and people. This week's test includes everything from pop music to popular pups.
National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes these 5 unusual or forgotten sites.
Abigail Adams proved a peerless patriot in the American Revolution with "a spirit that will not be conquered" while championing rights for women in the new nation.
Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, four-star general, spent 5 years as president of Columbia University, 1948-1953. Yet many appear to have forgotten his WWII-era warnings about rampant antisemitism.
Here's a tour of five of the America's most spectacular springtime botanical gardens across five different time zones, from the Florida coast to the mountains of Hawaii.
The three astronauts on board the Apollo 13 mission safely returned to Earth after an explosion in space threatened their lives on this day in history, April 17, 1970.
Lard, essential to the human diet for centuries, suffered a wave of bad publicity in recent decades. It's enjoying a sudden rebirth, thanks in large part to pie makers.
Diner lingo was an organic language that sprouted up in American diners, mostly in the Northeast, in the early 20th century. Comedic and risque, some of these phrases still used today.
Try your hand at this newest American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital. Here are questions on history, heritage and more β including the TV show "Modern Family" and the American military.
Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.
Five destinations around the U.S. offer explorations of the world of candy while making sweet family memories, from Jelly Belly in California to world's largest candy store in Ohio.
Tiger Woods, 21, and a golf prodigy since he was a toddler, dominated the 1997 Masters Tournament with a 12-stroke win on this day in history, April 13, 1997.
Deborah Adler of New York has achieved acclaim in industry and art for her prescription bottle designs and labeling program that have helped to prevent thousands of deaths each year.
Bill Haley and His Comets recorded "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" in New York City on this day in history, April 12, 1954. It became rock 'n' roll's first hit.
US Army forces under the command of Gen. George Patton liberated Buchenwald concentration camp in Weimar, Germany, on this day in history, April 11, 1945.
Gen. William T. Sherman, mythic figure in American history, was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1820. His birthplace, the Sherman House Museum, opens for the season April 10, 2024.
Months of rumors about the Beatles' breakup were confirmed in information released to global press by Paul McCartney on this day in history, April 10, 1970.
Travis Gienger of Minnesota offers 5 tips this spring for growing giant 500-pound backyard pumpkins by fall. Gienger grew the largest pumpkin ever recorded, a 2,749-pound goliath, in 2023.
British Prime Minster Sir Winston Churchill, one of the towering figures in western history, was declared an honorary US citizen on this day in history, April 9, 1963.
"Wing King" Drew Cerza of Buffalo, New York, created a new wing sauce to celebrate the total eclipse over the city and raise money for a charity founded by NFL legend Jim Kelly.
Try your hand at the latest American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital. Here are questions on history, pop culture and more β including the bald eagle and brazen Oscar snubs.
The Polo Grounds was a fabled sports arena in Manhattan, most notably home of baseball's New York Giants. Its footprint in a NYC housing project still draws fans.
Jack Nicklaus, widely regarded as the greatest player in golf history, won the first of his record six Masters Tournament titles on this day in history, April 7, 1963.
Little Miss BBQ is a celebrated casual-dining hotspot in Phoenix, Arizona. It's most famous dish is a giant sandiwich called El Jefe, "The Boss" in Spanish.
Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan blends southern culinary traditions with the spice, aroma and flavor of her native India at Chauhan Ale & Masala House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Captain John Parker, 46, was crippled by tuberculosis when he led 77 volunteers against 700 British regulars in the Battle of Lexington, igniting the American Revolution.
Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered 56 years ago today, on April 4, 1968. On the anniversary, his niece, Alveda King, highlighted to Fox News Digital five landmarks that tell the civil rights story.
Jim Wahlberg was a Boston street hustler serving time while his younger brothers became stars. He told Fox News Digital that meeting Mother Teresa while he was in prison led him to Jesus Christ.
The World Trade Center in New York City opened with ceremonies hosted by the governors of New York and New Jersey on this day in history, April 4, 1973.
Alabama orange rolls have grown into an local culinary specialty. The orange rolls of venerable All Steak restaurant were named one of the 100 best things to eat in Alabama.
Hollywood blockbuster film and pop-culture landmark production "Star Wars" was snubbed for the Best Picture Oscar by "Annie Hall" on this day in history, April 3, 1978.
Gruit is a beer from medieval times made with an array of herbs and consumed as aphrodisiac, medicine and hallucinogen. It's enjoyed a revival among American brewers.
These five food-related pranks fooled a hungry public around the world into believing some delicious tales, including the claim that spaghetti grew on trees.
The American Culture Quiz contains eight questions each week. For April 1, 2024, here are fun questions (no joke!) about American history, springtime celebrities, sports events and more.
The U.S. military launched a major invasion of the Japanese home island of Okinawa, one of the deadliest battles of World War II, on this day in history, April 1, 1945.
Pennsylvania candy salesman Robert Strohecker sparked a frenzy with the first chocolate Easter bunny in 1890. The business is facing high prices and low supply in 2024.
Rick Bishop, farmer and owner of Mountain Sweet Berry Farm in Roscoe, New York, has foraged for ramps (also called wild leeks) for decades. The rural practice, he says, now faces campus critics.
The pencil eraser was patented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Hymen Lipman, a Jewish immigrant from Kingston, Jamiaca, on this day in history, March 30, 1858.
New York City once ruled the baseball world, with three different teams battling for bragging rights in three different boroughs. Today, the Great Wiener War pits Manhattan vs. Brooklyn.
William H. Emory served in two wars but is best remembered for leading the expedition that mapped out the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border and shaped images of the Southwest.
On this day in history, Michael Jordan, a 19-year-old freshman, hit the winning shot in the 1982 NCAA final, lifting North Carolina to a 63-62 win over Georgetown and launching his legend.
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Immortalized Cracker Jack, a sweet-salty mixture of popcorn, peanuts and molasses, as ballpark fare in 1908. It's fun and easy to make at home, too
The U.S. welcomed the first civilian ambulance care in Cincinnati, Ohio, on this day in history, March 28, 1866. It was inspired by medical advances during the Civil War.
Strong, amber-colored Marzenbier, or "March beer," is the traditional beer served at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. But it's now found only in the United States.
The cherry trees of Washington, D.C. β which blossom beautifully each spring β were a gift from the people of Tokyo and were planted on this day in history, March 17, 1912.