July 3rd holds a significant place in world history, marking moments of triumph, transformation, and cultural milestones across the globe. Moving back in time, July 3rd, 1863, stands out as the day of the Battle of Gettysburg's climax during the American Civil War. This three-day battle culminated in Pickett's Charge, a massive Confederate assault against Union lines that ultimately failed. The Union victory at Gettysburg marked a crucial turning point in the war, halting Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s invasion of the North. The battle remains one of the bloodiest in American history, symbolizing sacrifice and the struggle for the nation's unity. On a different note, July 3rd has been a stage for cultural and scientific achievements. In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the world's first true antibiotic, an event that revolutionized medicine. Although Fleming's discovery is often associated with the month of September when he observed the bacteria-killing mold
Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]
Join a 5th-generation St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' rollercoaster history while enjoying some of the most delicious nibbles the city has to offer […]
As the United States of America gears up to celebrate its birthday, so does the debut Foo Fighters album.The self-titled record was released on July 4, 1995 — 30 years…
Four people were killed and 14 were wounded in a mass drive-by shooting late Wednesday night outside a nightclub in River North, with witnesses describing and cell phone video capturing the chaotic scene.
As predicted, CBS execs have folded like damp cardboard and decided to pay Donald Trump $16 million in an incredible and historic act of cowardice. CBS, seeking FCC regulatory approval for its $8 billion merger with Skydance, wanted to settle a completely baseless Trump lawsuit falsely alleging that 60 Minutes misleadingly edited an election season […]
A firefighter was injured while responding to a vacant house fire in north St. Louis, and was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The man, 70, was not wearing a safety device while operating the boat, according to police. He fell into the water near the 8-mile marker at Workment Hollow Cove.
Anthony Byrd, “right arm” to former Personnel Department Director Sonya Jenkins-Gray, was known for his frequent use of city vehicles. An audit found an employee put 5,700 miles on them.
The massive federal budget bill awaiting final votes in Congress would add new uncertainty to Missouri’s own budget, but the most costly portions would not hit the state for two years or more. As Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the budget bills passed by lawmakers this year, he vetoed $310 million in general revenue spending and […]
ST. LOUIS - AAA is forecasting record-setting travel for the Fourth of July weekend, with 72.2 million Americans expected to travel domestically. Most of the holiday travel will be by car, with people taking road trips of 50 miles or more. AAA predicts that this holiday weekend will see more than 61 million people driving [...]
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