On Oct. 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time! Yeager was a test pilot for the U.S. Air Force who made history by flying an aircraft faster than the speed of sound. He made ...

On October 14, 1947, Captain Chuck Yeager piloted the Bell X-1 aircraft, "Glamorous Glennis," achieving a speed of Mach 1.06. This flight disproved prevailing expert warnings that exceeding Mach 1 ...

Six of the US Air Force’s most iconic aircraft were featured in the 1983 film The Right Stuff—each of which played a role in advancing America’s exploration of space. The Right Stuff (1983) is ...

Every day has a history hidden behind it. Have you ever wondered what stories lie in a date? On October 14, many moments shaped our world — battles, trials, breakthroughs, and honours. On that day, in ...

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2025. There are 78 days left in the year. Today in history: Advertisement Article continues below this ad On Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck ...

Theories on low-drag aero­dynamics ­haven’t changed much since the longtail Le Mans racers that inspired the Aerotech, adding a timeless aspect to the futuristic design. On a lonely oval racetrack in ...

Converse and Coca-Cola are continuing their partnership for a new Chuck collection, focusing on themes of love, creativity, and joyful connection. This collaboration marks their reunion from their ...

89, of Jeffersontown, Kentucky, passed away on October 5, 2025. She was born in Clermont, Kentucky, on June 19, 1936, to Minnie and Golden Riley. Ruth had a noble and generous heart, and her selfless ...

Floor General: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is seen during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on the seventh day of a government shutdown. His humor bombed, but his strategy ...

Vice President JD Vance reused one of President Trump’s jokes about a “Palestinian” member of Congress Thursday, mocking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) over both the government shutdown ...