Benedict Arnold commits treason in 1780 - 09/21/2018

ON THIS DAY On this day in 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 0:23

King triumphs in Battle of Sexes - 09/20/2018

ON THIS DAY On this day in 1973, in a highly publicized “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, top women’s player Billie Jean King, 29, beats Bobby Riggs, 55, a former No. 1 ranked men’s player. – History Photo: Paraphernalia from the Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs match... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 0:12

Nevada is site of first-ever underground nuclear explosion - 09/19/2018

ON THIS DAY On this day in 1957, the United States detonates a 1.7 kiloton nuclear weapon in an underground tunnel at the Nevada Test Site (NTS), a research center located 65 miles north of Las Vegas. The test, known as Rainier, was the first fully contained underground detonation... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 0:15