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On this day in history, July 4, 1802, the U.S. Military Academy opens at West Point
AOL· 4 days agoThe United States Military Academy opened in West Point, New York, on this day in history, July 4, 1802 — after Henry Knox had the idea during the Revolutionary War.
U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links
Nikkei Asian Review· 5 days ago...Training Solutions Limited and Smartech Future Limited, both in China, as well as Grace Air (Pty)...
On This Day, July 7: Florida jury rules against Big Tobacco
United Press International via Yahoo Canada News· 18 hours agoIn 1930, construction began on the Giant Boulder Dam, which in 1947...be canonized a saint in the...
On This Day, July 6: 'Forrest Gump' opens in U.S. theaters
United Press International via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoNaval Academy. The other military academies soon followed suit. In 1984, U.S. President...midshipman...
The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem
Smithsonian Magazine· 6 days agoThe bombardment, known as the Battle of Baltimore, came only weeks after British forces attacked...
Can sun umbrellas ever become fashionable again in America?
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 11 hours agoJust as the MTV show “Sixteen and Pregnant” helped reduce teenage pregnancy in the United States, so...
Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Orbán ceasefire plan but global security deals offer hope
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 4 days agoWestern military aid, and the permission to strike at Russian military bases will help disrupt the...
US regulators sanction former UK, South African test pilots over Chinese military training
FlightGlobal· 5 days agoThe US government is expanding economic sanctions related to the training of Chinese military pilots...
Eva Marie Saint Turns 100: Look Back at 10 of Her Most Iconic Roles
People via Yahoo Canada News· 3 days agoAnna Hedler in '36 Hours' FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Eva Marie Saint as Anna...
On this day in history, July 5, 1937, SPAM is introduced by Hormel Foods
AOL· 3 days agoSPAM, the canned processed meat product that has developed a cult following, was introduced by Hormel Foods on this day in history, July 5, 1937. The mystery meat's ingredients are not so mysterious ...