Deseret News archives: Fischer beat Spassky in chess Match of the Century
A little Cold War chess, anyone? Bobby Fischer took on Boris Spassky in Match of the Century in 1972
Deseret News archives: First saucer sighting reported at Roswell. Or was it a balloon?
Today in history: From UFOs to UAPs, we trace the first sighting in Roswell, New Mexico, to this day in 1947. Read more. This date in history.
Deseret News archives: Hoover Dam’s history on the Colorado still being written
Today in history: The big dam helped create energy, distribute water through the Southwest. Some want to get rid of dams on the Colorado River. This date in history.
At Colonial, the stars and stripes are flying out the door
The America250 flag at the Pentagon is one of thousands sewn by the Sandy-based flagmaker.
Deseret News archives: The day the presidents died
The somber side of the Fourth of July remembered
Deseret News archives: Celebration at Statue of Liberty captured centennial moment
This date in history: On the centennial of its arrival to the U.S., Americans paused to party at newly restored Statue of Liberty. Today in history.
Deseret News archives: Tour de France began in 1903, and has survived world events, doping scandals
This date in history: Cycling was popular in Utah 122 years ago, but it had a more local flavor. Read more. Today in history.
Utah wildfire evacuees return home as wildfires rage on
Residents in Eureka, Mammoth and Silver City were told they could return home on Sunday after being evacuated due to wildfires.
Deseret News archives: iPhones had tech world buzzing from the start
Today in history: Tech takeover: Introduction of iPhone as a constant companion for many started in 2007. Read more. This date in history.
Deseret News archives: Atari, founded by native Utahn Nolan Bushnell, helped usher in home PC era
This date in history: Popular home personal computer company was established on this date in 1972. Video games soon followed. Read more about Nolan Bushnell. Today in history.