On May 9th, 1978, an extraordinary feat of engineering and human ingenuity was achieved as the trans-Alaska pipeline system was completed. This pipeline, stretching over 800...
On May 8th, 1945, the world celebrated a momentous occasion as Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) was officially declared, marking the end of World War...
On May 7th, 1945, an event of immense significance occurred, marking the end of one of the darkest chapters in modern history: the unconditional surrender of...
On May 6th, 1954, an event of historic significance unfolded in the realm of athletics: Roger Bannister, a British athlete, became the first person to run...
On May 5th, 1961, history was made as astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American to journey into space. This monumental event, known as the Mercury-Redstone...
On May 4th, 1970, the Kent State shootings occurred, marking a dark and tragic day in American history. The event took place at Kent State University...
On May 3rd, 1938, American physicist and inventor Chester Carlson filed a patent for his revolutionary invention, the photocopier, forever changing the way information was reproduced...
On May 2nd, 2011, a team of U.S. Navy SEALs conducted a covert operation in Pakistan that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden, the...
On May 1st, 1886, thousands of workers across the United States went on strike as part of a campaign for an eight-hour workday. The strike, which...
On April 30th, 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States. Washington, who had played a key role in the American...