The 21-gun salute is one of the highest military honors, performed for dignitaries, heads of state and fallen service members. But what exactly is it? And why 21 shots? In military tradition ...

The practice of firing gun salutes has existed for centuries. Early warriors demonstrated their peaceful intentions by placing their weapons in a position that rendered them ineffective.

Seven goals to one was the scoreline. Even without a striker, Arsenal became the first team to score seven goals away in a single Champions League knockout phase. They became the first side to ...

In his honor, the saluting battery from the Naval Submarine Support Facility’s Weapons Department will conduct a 21 gun salute ... the salute was said to consist of 21 separate single round ...

Former President Daniel Moi will be accorded a 19-gun salute in a series of elaborate military ceremonies leading to his burial on Wednesday. Mzee Moi died on Tuesday aged 95. A 19-gun salute is ...

Fort Cavazos will hold a memorial service at the Main Post Chapel on Thursday at 1 p.m., featuring a 21-gun salute.

The Duke of Edinburgh death was marked with a 41-gun salute Maria Pasquini is the staff editor for human interest’s digital vertical at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2017.

Former President Daniel Moi will be accorded a 19-gun salute in a series of elaborate military ceremonies leading to his burial on Wednesday. Mzee Moi died on Tuesday aged 95. A 19-gun salute is ...