Timeline
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Actor Tom Cruise is starring in just released movie called Risky Business, July 21, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images)
History Every Day
Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.