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On this day in history, June 20, 1975, groundbreaking and terrifying movie 'Jaws' opens in theaters

June 20, 2024

On this day in history, June 20, 1975, groundbreaking and terrifying movie 'Jaws' opens in theaters

On this day in history, June 20, 1975, the film "Jaws" premiered in movie theaters in the U.S. The story of a shark terrorizing a seaside town was a blockbuster and Steven Spielberg's first big hit.

103-year-old WWII veteran celebrates lifelong love for photography: 'Still has an eye for a sharp picture'

June 19, 2024

103-year-old WWII veteran celebrates lifelong love for photography: 'Still has an eye for a sharp picture'

A World War II veteran in South Carolina is continuing his passion for photography, even at age 103. His granddaughter spoke with Fox News Digital about his hobby, plus his love for family.

Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life

June 18, 2024

Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life

After winning the world championship for Irish dancing, Megan Stuart, 20, is forgoing a party and is instead raising money for the hospital that saved her life when she battled cancer as an infant.

Meet the American who stitched the Stars & Stripes, Betsy Ross, reputed wartime seductress

June 14, 2024

Meet the American who stitched the Stars & Stripes, Betsy Ross, reputed wartime seductress

Betsy Ross is credited with creating the first Stars & Stripes American flag. Her real contributions to the American Revolution are perhaps much more dramatic than the flagmaking legend.

Mike Rowe, well-known storyteller, announces 'Something to Stand For,' new film celebrating America

June 10, 2024

Mike Rowe, well-known storyteller, announces 'Something to Stand For,' new film celebrating America

Mike Rowe, well-known for "How America Works" and "Dirty Jobs," has a new film out June 27, 2024 — and in an on-camera interview, he spoke to Fox News Digital about patriotism and America.

On this day in history, June 9, 1891, celebrated composer Cole Porter is born in Indiana

June 9, 2024

On this day in history, June 9, 1891, celebrated composer Cole Porter is born in Indiana

On this day in history, June 9, 1891, American composer Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana — and went on to great success as a writer of songs and lyrics for celebrated Broadway shows.

Normandy churches honor D-Day paratroopers as biblical heroes in stained-glass windows

June 6, 2024

Normandy churches honor D-Day paratroopers as biblical heroes in stained-glass windows

Churches in Normandy, France honor the American paratroopers who landed on D-Day as biblical heroes with dramatic images in stained-glass windows — fascinating points of interest for any traveler.

Turkish official challenges British claim on Parthenon sculptures' ownership

June 5, 2024

Turkish official challenges British claim on Parthenon sculptures' ownership

A Turkish official's doubt on Britain's evidence for legally acquiring the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Marbles has reignited a longstanding cultural dispute.

James Patterson finishes new novel 'Eruption' that Michael Crichton started

June 5, 2024

James Patterson finishes new novel 'Eruption' that Michael Crichton started

Sherri Crichton, widow of “Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton, tapped author James Patterson to complete one of Michael's unfinished manuscripts. The story is titled "Eruption."

A bullet-riddled gold wall, fountain of a man urinating comprise artist Cattelan's latest piece

June 4, 2024

A bullet-riddled gold wall, fountain of a man urinating comprise artist Cattelan's latest piece

Artist Maurizio Cattelan's newest installation, "Sunday," is on display at the Gagosian gallery. The artwork is a massive wall of gold-panels, scarred by 20,000 rounds of ammunition.