On May 9 in history, the first birth control pill was approved, Nixon impeachment hearings began, and “Friday the 13th” premiered in theaters. (READ MORE)
May 8 in History: VE Day Declared, Coca-Cola Invented, and Little Caesars Founded
On May 8 in history, VE Day was declared, Coca-Cola was invented, and Little Caesars Pizza was founded in Michigan. (READ MORE)
May 7 in History: Germany Surrenders in WWII, Sony Founded, and Elton John Gets His Name
On May 7 in history, Germany surrendered in World War II, Sony was founded, and Reginald Dwight became Elton John. (READ MORE)
May 6 in History: Hindenburg Disaster, First Four-Minute Mile, and SpaceX Founded
On May 6 in history, the Hindenburg disaster occurred, Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile, and SpaceX was founded. (READ MORE)
May 5 in History: Cinco de Mayo Battle, First American in Space, and Chanel No. 5 Debuts
On May 5 in history, the Battle of Puebla occurred, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, and Chanel No. 5 was introduced. (READ MORE)
May 4 in History: Kent State Shootings, First Grammy Awards Held, and Freedom Riders Begin Journey
On May 4 in history, the Kent State shootings occurred, the first Grammy Awards were held, and the Freedom Riders began their journey through the South. (READ MORE)
May 3 in History: NPR Broadcasts First Show, Sears Tower Completed, and Geocaching Begins
On May 3 in history, NPR aired its first broadcast, the Sears Tower was completed, and geocaching began using GPS technology. (READ MORE)