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  Today in History—June 6: World War II’s D-Day Gets Underway 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 6: World War II’s D-Day Gets Underway Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  flag football 　　 　　Flag football Mexico's Diana Flores (right) setting to launch a pass while Crystal Winter (left) of the U.S. reaches for a flag during the gold medal game at the 2022 World Games Women's Flag Football Championship. (more) flag football sport Also known as: tail football Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who...
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  Iain Douglas-Hamilton 　　 　　At home with the elephants Iain Douglas-Hamilton, one of the world's foremost authorities on the African elephant,at the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. (Probably taken in August 2009.) (more) Iain Douglas-Hamilton British zoologist who specialized in elephants Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications....
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  Wally Funk 　　 　　Wally Funk, history-maker Aviator and astronaut Wally Funk speaking at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in 2022. A year earlier, Funk had become the oldest woman to go to space. (more) Wally Funk Oldest woman to go to space Also known as: Mary Wallace Funk Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor...
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  Freida McFadden 　　 　　Sara Cohen Freida McFadden attending the 2026 Time100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2026 in New York City. Earlier that month, she revealed her real identity as Sara Cohen, a New York City-based neurosurgeon. (more) Freida McFadden American novelist and physician Also known as: Sara Cohen Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance...
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  Which National Teams Have Participated in the FIFA World Cup? 　　 　　Brazil at the World Cup Brazilian fans cheering at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil, June 12, 2014. Brazil is the only country to qualify for every edition of the World Cup since the tournament's inauguration in 1930. (more) Which National Teams Have Participated in the FIFA World Cup? Written...
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  Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Geoff Hurst’s Ghost Goal 　　 　　Geoff Hurst's ghost goal English striker Geoff Hurst scored a controversial extra-time goal against West Germany in the final match of the 1966 FIFA World Cup. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Geoff Hurst’s Ghost Goal Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and...
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  Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Benjamin Pavard’s Perfect Strike 　　 　　Pavard's goal French defender Benjamin Pavard's goal against Argentina in the 2018 FIFA World Cup was voted the Goal of the Tournament. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Benjamin Pavard’s Perfect Strike Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy...
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  Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Teen Prodigy Pelé 　　 　　Pelé the legend In 1958 Brazil's Pelé, all of 17, became the youngest player to score in the final of a FIFA World Cup. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Teen Prodigy Pelé Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali...
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  List of the Tallest NBA Players 　　List of the Tallest NBA Players Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated June 2,...
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  Why Does a Football Swerve? 　　 　　English footballer David Beckham Considered one of football's elite players, David Beckham became known for his iconic “bending” technique, striking the ball with precise spin to produce dramatic, seemingly impossible curves in flight. The 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham was named in homage to his kicking ability. (more) Why Does a Football Swerve? Written by Kara Rogers Kara...
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  List of Greatest Men’s Football (Soccer) Players 　　 　　2010 World Cup in South Africa: Spain's players celebrating victory Members of Spain's national football (soccer) team celebrating their victory in the FIFA World Cup final, held in Johannesburg, July 11, 2010. (more) List of Greatest Men’s Football (Soccer) Players Written by Andrew Pereira Andrew Pereira is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. He covers a variety of topics,...
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  Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Maradona’s “Hand of God” 　　 　　“Hand of God” Argentine footballer Diego Maradona (left) scoring with his hand past English goalkeeper Peter Shilton. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Maradona’s “Hand of God” Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content creation, and digital marketing. Over the course of his career, Tushaar has written features and articles...
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  Luka Modrić 　　 　　Luka Modrić, Copa del Rey final Real Madrid and Croatian footballer Luka Modrić in action during the April 2025 Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona, in Seville, Spain. (more) Luka Modrić Croatian football player Written by Sanat Pai Raikar Sanat Pai Raikar is a quizmaster and writer based out of Bangalore, India. His first quiz book, Three's A...
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  Today in History—June 3: The Dutch West India Company Receives a Charter 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 3: The Dutch West India Company Receives a Charter Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Ranthambore National Park 　　 　　A family of gray langurs (Semnopithecus entellus) in Ranthambore National Park Langurs are a common sight in the park. (more) Ranthambore National Park national park, India Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She holds a PhD in zoology from Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, and has more than seven years of experience in science...
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  The Agony and Ecstasy of Football Fandom: Soccer Chants, Chaos, and Community 　　 　　Football makes the world go round This composite image shows one fan from each of the 48 national teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. (more) The Agony and Ecstasy of Football Fandom: Soccer Chants, Chaos, and Community Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She...
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