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10 biggest labor strikes in U.S. history

Here are the 10 biggest by the number of striking workers, according to Statista.

IN PHOTOS: 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech

The speech was a part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, an event organized to advocate civil and economic rights for African-Americans.

Here’ a useful nugget: National Drive-Thru Day is approaching

Being on year 23 in the news business, I’ll admit, I am all too familiar with drive-thrus. I feel like I can name all of them – kind Forrest Gump rattling off all the kinds of shrimp dishes there are.

World War II-era tugboat returns to Central Florida birthplace

A historic tugboat built in DeLand in 1944 has made its final voyage back into Volusia County after being in Europe for 79 years.

Discovery of Titanic was like finding treasure for historians, collectors

Tuesday marks the anniversary of a significant discovery made in an ocean: Sept. 1 is the 35th anniversary of the remains of the Titanic being discovered in the Atlantic, an occasion that brought headlines around the world in 1985.

Hooah! Happy 248th birthday, US Army

If you know a soldier, wish them a happy birthday o June 14 – the U.S. Army turns 248 years old.

Bricks and a geyser: Orlando’s Lake Fairview Park has quite the history

Beyond the rowing facilities, ball fields and playgrounds, Lake Fairview park has a bit of history hiding within.

Cheers! Learn a thing or 2 about the mint julep

What do you think of when you hear the words “Kentucky Derby?”

Be like Babe Ruth and hit this quiz out of the park

Has it really been about 100 years since arguably America’s first true sports icon was in his heyday?

🏨 We explore the ‘secret’ tunnel under Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando

Did you know there is a secret tunnel under Orange Avenue in Orlando?

No joke: 1st weather satellite launched into space on April Fool’s Day

On April 1, 1960, NASA launched the very first weather satellite from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17A at 7:40 a.m.

These women changed the game for female athletes everywhere

Sports are so powerful -- they transcend just the court, the mat or the field: They have the power to change lives.

Ever wondered when spring break started? Take a deep dive into the history of this week

Spring break is a week of fun celebrated by many, but where and when did this legendary week get its start?

What’s with the floating-eye pyramid on the U.S. dollar bill?

Spoiler: It's not a symbol for the Illuminati. We think.

Here are 10 powerful women in history that shaped our world

With it being Women’s History Month, it is important to look back and recognize the women that were the stepping stone in creating a better future.

Black funeral home in Cocoa celebrates 100 years in business

Rooted in the community for more than 100 years and making a dollar was not always easy for Stone Funeral Home in Cocoa.

Pearl Harbor Day: Photos of damage still resonate, eight decades later

Tuesday marks the anniversary of one of the most significant days in U.S. and world history, a day that still lives in infamy, 80 years later.

Ocoee events this weekend commemorate Election Day massacre

Ocoee is hosting several events this weekend to remember 102 years since the Ocoee Election Day Massacre and its victims.

56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.

The history behind Hispanic Heritage Month

How the 31-day observation and celebration of Hispanic and Latin cultures began

Fight over future of library that sparked civil rights ideas

A fight is brewing in Tennessee over a legendary civil rights and labor organizing center whose alumni and supporters include Rosa Parks and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Drought conditions in Texas uncover 113 million-year-old dinosaur tracks.

The severe drought in Texas has uncovered a little piece of history.

National Tell A Joke Day: A brief look at the history of humor

Is this thing on?

Oakland adopts restoration of historic African American cemetery

An Oakland woman has spent nearly 20 years advocating for restoration of the town’s historic African American cemetery, which town officials said was used in the 1800s before being closed in the mid-1900s.

Winter Park seeks input on beloved ‘Castle Park’ playground renovation

Community Playground at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, a 35-year-old wooden playground better known to locals as “Castle Park,” is set to undergo renovations after decades of wear.

76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC

The fossilized skeleton of a T. rex relative that roamed the earth about 76 million years ago will be auctioned in New York this month, Sotheby’s announced Tuesday.

These old Titanic photos show just how much has changed since April 1912

Each year on April 15 marks another Titanic Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on the lives lost when the famed ship sank into the North Atlantic’s icy waters back in 1912.

How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?

March marks Women’s History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.

A closer look at the women who’ve served on the Supreme Court

In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement in January, President Joe Biden has nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to be his replacement.

Quiz: How much do you know about St. Patrick’s Day?

St. Patrick’s Day is here! How much do you know about the holiday, beyond the green beer? Do you know anything about St. Patrick himself, or why we celebrate?

These legendary women paved the way for girls in science

Tuesday marks the start of Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history.

This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to be

Michael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.

How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwide

With the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.

Fort Lauderdale’s 1939 Coca-Cola plant is being restored

Broward County is well underway with restoring this old landmark — at 644 S. Andrews Ave., situated just south of a Publix supermarket — to its former splendor in the city’s downtown.

Panel OKs bid to demolish Wright Brothers’ 1st bike shop

The Dayton Board of Zoning Appeals has approved the city’s request to demolish a 129-year-old historic building that once was the site of the Wright brothers’ first bike shop.

Rare coin minted in Colonial New England sells for $350,000

One of the first coins minted in Colonial New England has sold at auction for more than $350,000, more than it was expected to get.

7 things everyone should know about Veterans Day

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

5 incredible real-life castles you can actually stay in

When we think of castles, we often think of kings and queens, or maybe even some fairytale Disney movie -- but always some extravagant place, and certainly not one in which we’d be able to stay -- until now.

The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

Test your Juneteenth knowledge with this quiz

Did you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?

National Loving Day isn’t just a random sweet holiday. Here’s the deeper story, and why you’ll want to celebrate.

National Loving Day isn’t just a random sweet holiday. Here’s the deeper story, and why you’ll want to celebrate.

A lot has changed since the 1960s. And the world can change quickly, too. If there has ever been a time when that is clear, it’s now.

Why did it take so long for Father’s Day to be created?

On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of each May would be “a public expressions of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country,” also known as, the creation of Mother’s Day.

COVID-19 pandemic forces another virtual commemoration of Mt. St. Helens eruption

COVID-19 pandemic forces another virtual commemoration of Mt. St. Helens eruption

Honoring the lives lost in the deadliest eruption in US history. Mt St. Helen's eruption was 41 years ago on May 18th.

Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space 60 years ago.

NASA collectibles up for bids in first live auction of 2021

NASA collectibles up for bids in first live auction of 2021

The American Space Museum in Titusville will hold an online auction Saturday at noon as the nonprofit restarts events to finance the popular teaching museum.

Who was the first? A list of female firsts in Florida

Who was the first? A list of female firsts in Florida

From politicians to occupations traditionally held by men, these are just some of the Florida women that helped pave the way for women today to live out their dreams. Betty Mae Jumper, a full-blooded Seminole Indian, made history in 1967 when she was elected to a four-year term as tribal chairman of the Seminole Indian Tribes. Former U.S. attorney general. Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente, right, is sworn in as the court's Chief Justice by former Chief Justice Rosemary Barkett, left, as Pariente's husband Fred Hazouri, center, holds the Bible, Friday, July 2, 2004, in Tallahassee, Fla. Barkett was the first woman Chief Justice and Pariente is the second. (Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times via AP, Pool)Kim Ng makes first comments as Marlins general managerGlenda Hood headshot, as Florida Secretary of State, photo (AP2004)

Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to spring forward

It’s time to adjust the clocks in the kitchen, bedroom, car and wherever else is needed, as another daylight saving time day is upon us this weekend.

WATCH LIVE: President, vice president host International Women’s Day event

WATCH LIVE: President, vice president host International Women’s Day event

[President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to make remarks in honor of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day was born. Ad1913: It was agreed that March 8 would be International Women’s Day moving forward. 1975: International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time by the United Nations. 2011: The 100 year anniversary of the first International Women’s Day events held in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.

Important Central Florida sites in women’s history

Important Central Florida sites in women’s history

This Women’s History Month, there are a number of stops on the Florida Women’s Heritage Trail right here in Central Florida you can visit to learn more about the contributions ladies have made to history right here in the Sunshine State. It is the oldest surviving incorporated black municipality and possesses a rich tradi- tional culture immortalized in the works of Zora Neale Hurston (1901- 1960). The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts offers a kaleidoscope of exhibitions repre- senting the work of African diaspora artists. AdZora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) When she retired in 1918, she moved to Winter Park, and in 1929 became head of the dramatic arts program at Rollins College.

10 important women in Florida history you may not know

10 important women in Florida history you may not know

There are many women who have made large contributions to not only Florida’s history, but to the history of the United States. In 1994, she was awarded an honorary doctorate from Florida State University for her work and dedication on behalf of the Seminole people. She was dubbed the “First Orlando Girl Doctor.” Maguire also served on the Founders Committee at the University of Florida, where she helped plan for the College of Medicine and also was involved in the founding of the College of Medicine at Florida State University. She graduated from Florida State College for Women, now FSU, with a bachelor’s in zoology, and later University of Florida with her master’s, and became the first female government wildlife technician. AdBETH JOHNSONElizabeth “Beth” McCullough Johnson was the first woman in the Florida Senate after four years in the House, paving the way for women in politics.

What does Black History Month mean to you? We asked, you answered

We’ve been asking what Black History Month means to you. And we received a variety of answers, and thought we’d highlight some of the responses.

Fritz was ritz as pioneer for Black football players

Fritz Pollard blazed a lot of trails for black football players.

Brush up on your Black history: 10 good-to-know facts, stories

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

How to talk to your kids about race: This video nails it

Did you realize that as early as 3 years old, kids are classifying people based on their appearances?

10 things you didn’t know about our country’s past presidents

Here are some fun facts about 10 U.S. presidents.

No mailing it in: Black female battalion remembered as heroes for unique World War II task

Now this is a group of brave, selfless and hardworking women.

Black History Month: These powerful photos show social movements throughout the years

Black History Month is held every year to celebrate the achievements by African-Americans.

How did Black History Month come to be?

It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

Test your knowledge with this quiz, in honor of Black History Month

February is now underway, and with that comes Black History Month.

Tell us: What does Black History Month mean to you?

We want to know: What does Black History Month mean to you? Did you talk about it, growing up? Did you attend events? We want to hear, in your words, about your experience with the month.

Kick off your boots and take this #NationalTexasDay quiz

Think you are the expert on the great state of Texas? Try your hand at this quiz for National Texas Day.

31 photos you’ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad history

Harriet Tubman did so much for others -- she escaped slavery and went on to become a leading abolitionist, leading enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.

Fallen astronauts honored at Kennedy Space Center ceremony

Fallen astronauts honored at Kennedy Space Center ceremony

Janet and her husband, David Juell, visited from Colorado to attend the ceremony. Mike Leimbach is a retired space shuttle launch director for NASA. Roger Chaffee was one of the youngest astronauts, killed during a demonstration test for the Apollo 1 mission in 1967. “It’s been a long time and I really miss him.”AdSheryl attends the NASA remembrance ceremony every year at Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex. At the end of the ceremony, each visitor laid flowers to honor the lives lost in the NASA program as a symbol of hope for the future of space exploration.

How these dinner conversations turned Thurgood Marshall into an icon

As it turns out, random dinner conversations in a Baltimore kitchen led to a significant piece of U.S. history.

Here’s a look back at inaugural addresses of past presidents

Here’s a look back at inaugural addresses of past presidents

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)WASHINGTON – The first act of every president after taking the oath of office is to deliver a speech to the nation they now lead. As President Joe Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States, let’s look back at the words offered by some of his predecessors as they assumed command of our nation. President Donald Trump45th President of the United States, inaugurated Jan. 20, 2017. President Barack Obama44th President of the United States, inaugurated Jan. 20, 2009President George W. Bush43rd President of the United States, inaugurated Jan. 20, 2001President Bill Clinton42nd President of the United States, inaugurated Jan. 20, 1993President George H.W. Bush41st President of the United States, inaugurated Jan. 20, 1989President Ronald Reagan40th President of the United States, inaugurated Jan. 20, 1981President Jimmy Carter39th President of the United States, inaugurated Jan. 20, 1977

From hot combs to hair grease: The journey behind afro-textured hair in America

The story of afro-textured hair in America is a long one.

Raise your hand, honor the Mitten State with this quiz on all things Michigan

National Michigan Day is Jan. 18.

Trust Index: A trending meme is inaccurate, but COVID-19 is killing an historic number of people

Trust Index: A trending meme is inaccurate, but COVID-19 is killing an historic number of people

Daily COVID-19 deaths in December are listed on a trending social media graphic showing the 10 deadliest days in U.S. history. RELATED: The chilling story behind the ‘Deadliest Days in American history’ meme (CNET)RELATED: Did 4 of the deadliest days in U.S. history occur in December 2020? (Snopes)Recent daily COVID-19 death totals are among the worst in U.S. history, but the graphic leaves out other terrible days, including the entire Spanish Flu pandemic in 1918. 1, though we couldn’t find daily death totals. The meme shows daily COVID-19 fatalities for several days in early December rival these historic tragedies.

Looking back at 2005, the last time hurricane season went Greek

Looking back at 2005, the last time hurricane season went Greek

With the 29th named storm of the 2020 hurricane season skimming past Central Florida and potentially a 30th named storm sitting in the Caribbean, this season is one for the record books. Meteorologists have often compared the 2020 hurricane season with 2005. The 2005 tropical season started off with tropical storms Arlene and Bret forming in June, making it only the second time in history to have happened. Tracks and intensity of the 2005 hurricane season. Flooding in New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina (2005).

Transition of power, throughout the years: Most cases peaceful, some awkward

Transition of power, throughout the years: Most cases peaceful, some awkward

When President Donald Trump lost November 2020′s election, it marked just the 11th time in U.S. history an incumbent president was beaten in a re-election bid. On the surface, it seems like it might be an awkward transition -- in which the current president vacates his office and is forced to witness the inauguration of his successor. In the middle of the night before the inauguration was scheduled to start, Adams departed Washington, D.C. and started his post-presidential life. 1828There was some bad blood between incumbent president John Quincy Adams and challenger Andrew Jackson, which stemmed from a controversial ending to the 1824 election that involved both men. 1932This was not a peaceful transition of power between outgoing president Herbert Hoover and the man who defeated him in the election, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

New Orange County History Center exhibit showcases Ocoee Massacre 100 years after violence

New Orange County History Center exhibit showcases Ocoee Massacre 100 years after violence

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In addition to Election Day, Florida is just days away from marking 100 years since an important yet dark moment in Central Florida’s history: The Ocoee Massacre. A new exhibit, entitled “Yesterday this was Home” at the Orange County Regional History Center showcases the events that surround the Ocoee Massacre. “The Ocoee Massacre is a really dynamic event to talk about,” she said. “One of the hardest things about the Ocoee Massacre is how many versions of the story exist. The exhibit comes after a strong push throughout the state to raise awareness on the Ocoee Massacre, including mandating the events be taught in Florida schools.

Rudolph and his nose-so-bright into auction will take flight

Rudolph and his nose-so-bright into auction will take flight

This image released by Profiles in History shows a Santa Clause and Rudolph reindeer puppet used in the filming of the 1964 Christmas special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." (Profiles in History via AP)LOS ANGELES – Rudolph and his still-shiny nose are getting a new home, and it's bound to be a lot nicer than the Island of Misfit Toys. The soaring reindeer and Santa Claus figures who starred in in the perennially beloved stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” are going up for auction. Auction house Profiles in History announced Thursday that a 6-inch-tall Rudolph and 11-inch-tall Santa used to animate the 1964 TV special are being sold together in the auction that starts Nov. 13 and are expected to fetch between $150,000 and $250,000. The figures would make their way to the New York offices of Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass.

‘Flawless’ 102-carat diamond sells for $15.7 million

‘Flawless’ 102-carat diamond sells for $15.7 million

An exceptionally rare 102-carat diamond made auction history Monday. The flawless diamond sold for $15.7 million. [TRENDING: DeSantis to lift restaurant limits in Fla. | Here’s how to track your mail-in ballot | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?] Cut from a rough diamond discovered in Ontario, Canada, in 2018, it achieved top rankings in each of the “four Cs” -- cut, color, clarity and carat weight. It has the highest grading for a white diamond, classified as “D color.”

History repeats itself: Heres a look back at notable weather moments in September

History repeats itself: Heres a look back at notable weather moments in September

History has a way of repeating itself, especially in the weather department. All of these weather elements are happening now and have happened during the week of Sept. 11-16 in years prior. According to weather records from the National Weather Service that date back to 1882, this is the first measurable September snowfall to happen in 20 years. Heres a look at a few notable September snow events that have added up, too. Looking back at Californias fire history through the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, two of the 20 most destructive wildfires occurred this week in history.

What is America’s oldest city? The story behind where it is, and the Spanish explorer who founded it

If social media existed 455 years ago, a historic feat produced by a Spanish man probably would’ve made feeds all around the world.

The anniversary of V-J Day: These iconic photos are just as powerful today

It happened in less than 30 minutes, but that’s all it took to create one of the most famous moments in history.

Looking back on Hiroshima, 75 years later: In photos

Looking back on Hiroshima, 75 years later: In photos

Three days later, another atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. Below are images of the destruction, copyright Getty Images. (Getty Images)A mother tends to her injured child, a victim of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. (Getty Images)Wreckage of buildings in Hiroshima after the dropping of the atomic bomb. (Getty Images)

What's the process behind naming tropical storms and hurricanes?

What's the process behind naming tropical storms and hurricanes?

Learn the history and process behind naming storms during hurricane season. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

On this 50th anniversary for the USPS, mail a letter to a friend

On this 50th anniversary for the USPS, mail a letter to a friend

Fifty years ago, the former Post Office Department changed over and became the United States Postal Service. Postal Service, as we know it now, has only been around since 1970? Energized by the Civil Rights Movement, postal workers in New York went on strike, and the movement eventually swelled across the country. Previously, letters were taken to a Post Office, where employees would note the postage due (or paid) in the upper right corner. Postal Service stands financially, perhaps we do have to consider, what if the mail goes away someday?

Statue of Theodore Roosevelt to be removed from American Museum of Natural History

Statue of Theodore Roosevelt to be removed from American Museum of Natural History

A statue of former President Theodore Roosevelt will now be removed from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. This statue shows the 26th president on a horse, with a native American man and an African man at his sides. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says it presents a white man as superior to people of color, and it's unacceptable in this day in age. The museum requested to have the statue moved from the front steps and the city approved the removal. President Trump tweeted Monday asking the museum not to remove the statue.

Historical statues that have come down: A list

Statues that have stood for years -- and in some cases, decades -- have been top of mind all across the country as protests take place following the deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks.

How to watch the historic astronaut launch with your children: There’s an invaluable lesson here

How to watch the historic astronaut launch with your children: There’s an invaluable lesson here

If it goes off as planned, this will mark the first mission involving astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011. Still, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken has said he and Doug Hurley are “really comfortable” with the risks. So you’re making educated guesses, at best.”It seems there’s just more uncharted territory when it comes to space travel. “The first astronauts really started out as test pilots,” Garfinkle said. But assuming this launch goes well, “It would be great for kids to see a successful, triumphant moment of science,” Fink said.

2 cities handled this health crisis different. The results couldn’t have been more opposite.

2 cities handled this health crisis different. The results couldn’t have been more opposite.

With all due respect to Charles Dickens, this is a tale of how two cities handled a health crisis via social distancing, with opposite results. Days later, hospitals in the area were filled with patients suffering or dying from the Spanish flu. On the other side of the ledger, things were way different in St. Louis. After detecting its first cases of the Spanish flu in the community, St. Louis closed buildings such as schools, churches, courtrooms and libraries. The Spanish flu was nothing to mess around with, since ultimately, an estimated 20 to 50 million people died after contracting the virus.

Kobe Bryant paid tribute to MLK on Instagram just days before his death

Kobe Bryant paid tribute to MLK on Instagram just days before his death

Peruse the Instagram page of the late, great Kobe Bryant and you’ll notice a few things: The love he had for his wife and daughters, and just how thoughtful he was in several facets of life. In the post before that one, Bryant gave thanks to Martin Luther King, Jr., saying, “Thank you for THE dream. Bryant posted the sentiment on Jan. 20, which marks the federal holiday on which we celebrate and honor the life of MLK. This wasn’t the only time Bryant has commented on the icon that was Civil Rights leader MLK. And the determination to stick with that, and believe that the human spirit will eventually triumph, are the things that inspire me the most.”#DearBlackAthlete: Kobe Bryant on Martin Luther King, Jr.

Facts about 5 past U.S. presidents that will blow your mind

Facts about 5 past U.S. presidents that will blow your mind

It’s not all about policies, campaigning and fighting with other politicians.

Facts about 5 past U.S. presidents that will blow your mind

It’s not all about policies, campaigning and fighting with other politicians.

About 100 years later, Harlem Renaissance impact still being celebrated

About 100 years later, Harlem Renaissance impact still being celebrated

That might sound contradictory and impossible by math standards, but that partly explains the greatness of the Harlem Renaissance. The result was the birth of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, artistic, social and intellectual explosion that spanned the entire Roaring ’20s. One of his most recognized works was a poem called “Madam and the Minister,” which spoke of the mood toward religion in the Harlem Renaissance. One of the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston was a key contributor to a magazine called “Fire! There no doubt will be good celebrations in 2020, but, given the Harlem Renaissance was more than just a one-year movement, the tributes will be lasting for years to come.

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