On January 2, 1860, French astronomer Urbain (often spelled Urban) Le Verrier announced what he believed to be the discovery of a new planet orbiting closer to the Sun than Mercury. He named it Vulcan ...

Every day in the year has a story. But what makes January 8 special in history? On this day, people around the world have seen moments that changed nations, science, culture and politics. On January 8 ...

(WKYT) - In the lead-up to America turning 250 years old, we are looking back at every day in ‘This Day In History.’ On this day in history, in 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States.

(WKYT) - In the lead-up to America turning 250 years old, we are looking back every day at ‘This Day In History.’ On this day in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry started broadcasting live music from its home ...