Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — National Hammock Day

History doesn’t always happen in the places you’d expect.

Today we follow the final hours of America’s most notorious bank robber outside a Chicago movie theater, climb Pikes Peak to discover the breathtaking view that inspired America the Beautiful, and look back at the day World War II gasoline rationing changed everyday life for millions of Americans.

Along the way, we celebrate the birthday of Willem Dafoe, an actor whose remarkable career has been built on taking creative risks and embracing unforgettable characters.

Some of history’s biggest moments begin in the most ordinary places.