Tamales are hot today, yet savory wraps are as old as civilization
Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.
On this day in history, April 13, 1997, Tiger Woods, 21, dominates Masters with record 12-stroke win
Tiger Woods, 21, and a golf prodigy since he was a toddler, dominated the 1997 Masters Tournament with a 12-stroke win on this day in history, April 13, 1997.
On this day in history, April 4, 1973, World Trade Center opens in NYC, crowned by tallest towers on Earth
The World Trade Center in New York City opened with ceremonies hosted by the governors of New York and New Jersey on this day in history, April 4, 1973.
On this day in history, April 1, 1945, US forces invade Okinawa, last major battle of World War II
The U.S. military launched a major invasion of the Japanese home island of Okinawa, one of the deadliest battles of World War II, on this day in history, April 1,…
On this day in history, March 30, 1858, American visionary Hymen Lipman patents pencil with eraser
The pencil eraser was patented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Hymen Lipman, a Jewish immigrant from Kingston, Jamiaca, on this day in history, March 30, 1858.
Cracker Jack, immortalized in baseball anthem, is a grand-slam recipe at home, too
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Immortalized Cracker Jack, a sweet-salty mixture of popcorn, peanuts and molasses, as ballpark fare in 1908. It's fun and easy to make at home,…
On this day in history, March 28, 1866, first US ambulance service rolls through Cincinnati
The U.S. welcomed the first civilian ambulance care in Cincinnati, Ohio, on this day in history, March 28, 1866. It was inspired by medical advances during the Civil War.
On this day in history, March 24, 1603, King James I ascends to throne: American colonizer, Bible namesake
King James I, who previously ruled Scotland as King James VI, gained the English throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth I on this day in history, March 24, 1603.
On this day in history, March 23, 1775, patriot Patrick Henry demands, ‘Give me liberty or give me death!’
Virginia statesman and rousing orator Patrick Henry demanded, "Give me liberty or give me death!" while calling on colony to raise troops on this day in history, March 23, 1775.
On this day in history, March 22, 1934, Masters Tournament tees off for first time in Augusta, Georgia
The Augusta National Invitation Tournament, known today as The Masters, teed off for the first time on this day in history, March 22, 1934. Horton Smith won the first tournament.