AMAC Newsline · Author
Jenna Picascio
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Oct 2, 2026
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Recipes
Planning the Perfect Thanksgiving: Where to Begin
Thanksgiving is one of America's most beloved holidays, but anyone who has hosted the feast knows that a memorable Thanksgiving dinner doesn't simply appear on the table.
Oct 2, 2026
This Day in History
“The Twilight Zone” premieres on TV
On October 2, 1959, Rod Serling's anthology series began its five-season run on CBS, using aliens and time travel to tackle prejudice, nuclear war, and mob mentality.
Oct 2, 2026
This Day in History
Johnny Carson Makes Debut as “Tonight Show” Host
On October 1, 1962, Groucho Marx introduced Carson to viewers, beginning a 30-year run and the Ed McMahon catchphrase "Heeere's Johnny!"
Oct 1, 2026
AMAC Book Club
AMAC Book Club Announces Step Into Fear as October Book of the Month
Ben Bergquam's memoir traces his path from crack cocaine addiction and a destructive double life to reporting from cartel regions, ten years after his turning point.
Oct 1, 2026
Recipes
Caramel Apples: The Sweet Taste of an American Fall
A Kraft Foods worker named Dan Walker invented the caramel apple in the 1950s while using up leftover Halloween caramels, decades after the red candy apple came first.
Sep 30, 2026
This Day in History
James Dean Dies in Car Accident
The 24-year-old had received a speeding ticket hours before his Porsche collided at a Cholame intersection, days before "Rebel Without a Cause" reached theaters.
Sep 30, 2026
This Day in History
British Spy John André is Sentenced to Death
Three militiamen stopped André near West Point and found Arnold's plans hidden in his boot, while Arnold himself escaped to a British warship before he could be arrested.
Sep 29, 2026
Recipes
30-Minute Ground Beef Recipes for Busy Families
One pound of ground beef, soy sauce, and brown sugar make Korean beef bowls in about 30 minutes—one of five one-pan dinners that beat spaghetti night.
Sep 28, 2026
This Day in History
Ted Williams Becomes Last MLB Player to Hit .400
Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams completed one of the greatest individual seasons in baseball history, finishing the year with a .406 batting average.
Sep 28, 2026
Recipes
Wacky Cake — The Depression-Era Chocolate Cake Made Without Eggs, Milk or Butter
Vinegar and baking soda replace the eggs, and the whole cake mixes in one pan from flour, sugar, cocoa, oil and water — no frosting needed.
Sep 25, 2026
This Day in History
“The Partridge Family” Premieres on ABC
On September 25, 1970, David Cassidy and Shirley Jones boarded that painted bus, and within two months "I Think I Love You" hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart.
Sep 25, 2026
This Day in History
First Episode of “60 Minutes” Airs
On September 24, 1968, CBS aired the first episode with no ticking stopwatch, airing every other Tuesday at 10 p.m. and struggling for years before its Sunday move in 1975.
Sep 24, 2026
