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Today in history

Today in History: March 23, “Titanic” wins record-tying 11 Oscars

By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, March 23, the 83rd day of 2024. There are 283 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 23, 1998, “Titanic” tied an Academy Awards record by winning 11 Oscars, including best picture, best director for James Cameron and ...

Today in History: March 22, Jimmy Carter becomes longest living US president

By The Associated Press Today is Friday, March 22, the 82nd day of 2024. There are 284 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 22, 2019, former President Jimmy Carter became the longest-living chief executive in American history; at 94 years and 172 days, he ...

Today in History: March 19, Michael Jordan returns to basketball

By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, March 19, the 79th day of 2024. There are 287 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 19, 1995, after a 21-month hiatus, Michael Jordan returned to professional basketball with his former team, the Chicago Bulls. (He would ...