On This Day May 20, 1873
On This Day May 20, 1873 a humble yet revolutionary invention that would forever change the fashion landscape was born on this day, as San … Read more
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On This Day May 19, 1536
On This Day May 19, 1536 a dark and tragic chapter unfolded in the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII as Anne Boleyn, his second … Read more
On This Day May 18, 1980
On This Day May 18, 1980 Nature’s fury was unleashed in a spectacular and devastating display as Mount St. Helens, a towering stratovolcano in the … Read more
On This Day May 16, 1973
On This Day May 16, 1973 Stevie Wonder released the infectious and soulful single “You Are the Sunshine of My Life.” This joyous love song … Read more
On This Day May 16, 1918
On This Day May 16, 1918 a blow was struck against the fundamental principles of free speech and dissent in the United States as Congress … Read more
On This Day May 15, 1940
On This Day May 15, 1940 a humble beginning that would eventually transform the American dining experience took place on this day, as brothers Richard … Read more
On This Day May 14, 1804
On This Day May 14, 1804 the renowned Lewis and Clark Expedition embarked from St. Louis, Missouri, on a mission to explore the uncharted territories … Read more
On This Day May 13, 1846
On This Day May 13, 1846 the United States Congress officially declared war on Mexico, igniting a conflict that would have far-reaching consequences for both … Read more
On This Day May 12, 1941
On This Day May 12, 1941 German engineer Konrad Zuse presented the Z3, the world’s first working programmable, fully automatic computer. This remarkable feat of … Read more