On October 14, 1938, the Curtiss P-40 made its first flight. Known as the Warhawk, Tomahawk, and Kittyhawk, this iconic American fighter served across multiple Allied air forces during World War II.

Today in Sports, October 9 - Baltimore Orioles win first World Series in franchise history, Frank Robinson MVP

Every day has a history tied to it — small moments, big turns, lives changed. What happened on October 17? In 1777, British General Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga — a turning point in the American Revolution.

President Saddam Hussein launched a war against their neighbour Iran on 1980. The war, which went on for eight years, is considered to be one of the bloodiest and longest conflicts of the 20th Century.

75 Years Ago, 1950: For the first time in the 1950 World Series, the Phillies held a lead over the New York Yankees today, when, in the third game, played at Yankee Stadium, the Whiz Kids scored a run in the top of the seventh to give them a 2-1 lead over the bombers.

1906: The Chicago White Sox — nicknamed the “Hitless Wonders” (manager Fielder Jones ‘ team hit .230, the worst in the American League during the 1906 season with only seven home runs) — defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-3 in Game 6 at South Side Park III to win the World Series.

TOKYO, Japan. – For the fourth time in her career, Kentucky track and field alum Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is a world champion! The New Jersey-native added to her storied professional career today on the world stage at the 2025 World Athletics ...

Anderson would finally find his way to Boston when the Raps dealt him to the Celtics five days later. He played five seasons with Boston, becoming a fan favorite along with Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker.

1996: Most Chicagoans lost their 312 area code and got 773 instead. As of 2009, 872 also represents Chicago and 708, 847 and 630 the suburbs.

ESPN reporter Alden Gonzalez recaps last night’s game between the Dodgers and the Brewers that gave the Los Angeles team a ticket to the World Series.