The professional wrestler held over a dozen championships in the 1960s and '70s, and went on to mentor such future wrestlers as Mick Foley and Shane Douglas.

The radio broadcaster charmed millions of American listeners with his news reports and commentaries.

The veteran actor-comedian was known for his raw humor in a career that spanned well over 50 years.

FYI: For years it was speculated that Buddy Hackett was asked to join the Three Stooges following Curly Howard's stroke in 1946. It turned out that Hackett simply made up the story. This particular myth was debunked by Jules White and Edward Bernds, who each directed many of the Stooges' short film comedies.

On August 29, 1967, the TV series The Fugitive aired its final episode, the conclusion to the two-parter "The Judgment", which drew what was then the biggest ever audience in TV history. 

Editor's note: "Chandler" refers to Richard Kimble's neighbor Lloyd Chandler (J.D. Cannon).

The professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer is known for his cowboy gimmick and his stiff in-ring style.

The veteran sportswriter spent his career writing for various publications and commenting on football and horse racing on television, but also developed a passion for drinking, a battle that he lost in 1991 at the age of 47.

Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the U.S. on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to U.S. citizens on the basis of sex.

Fun facts about Bing Crosby and Hall of Fame golfer Chi-Chi Rodríguez.

One of the most popular shows on TV during the 1970s, the sitcom was a Top 30 hit during its first two seasons, but ended after four seasons in 1978, one year after the suicide of co-star Freddie Prinze.

The professional wrestler held the WWA World Heavyweight Championship and WWA World Tag Team Championship on three occasions each, and trained future stars Harley Race and Ox Baker.