LIFESTYLE 6 hours ago On this day in history, May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh departs for first solo nonstop flight across Atlantic Aviator Charles Lindbergh took off on his historic transatlantic flight on this day in history, May 20, 1927. He would not land until 33-and-a-half hours later.
LIFESTYLE 1 day ago On this day in history, May 19, 1994, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, worldwide style icon, passes away in NYC Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died on this day in history, May 19, 1994. The former first lady was a style icon and talented in her own right; she unwaveringly supported husband John Kennedy's ideals.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago On this day in history, May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupts, triggers largest landslide in recorded history Mount St. Helens erupted on this day in history, May 18, 1980, triggering the largest landslide in recorded history. A total of 57 people lost their lives in the tumult.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago On this day in history, May 17, 1954, Supreme Court trounces segregation in landmark Brown v. Board case The U.S Supreme Court declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case on this day in history, May 17, 1954.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago On this day in history, May 16, 1986, Tom Cruise Cold War blockbuster 'Top Gun' jets across silver screen On this day in history, May 16, 1986, "Top Gun" is released — and after rising to the top of the charts, it went on to become a Hollywood movie classic of the big screen.
LIFESTYLE 5 days ago On this day in history, May 15, 1800, President Adams moves federal government from Philadelphia to DC President John Adams ordered the federal government to pack up offices in Philadelphia and move to the new home in Washington, D.C., on this day in history, May 15, 1800.
LIFESTYLE 6 days ago On this day in history, May 14, 1973, Skylab, the first US space station, is launched Skylab, America's first space station, was launched into orbit on this day in history in 1973. The space station was damaged during liftoff, but the astronauts repaired it.
LIFESTYLE May 13 On this day in history, May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II survives assassination attempt Pope John Paul II survived an assassination attempt by a Turkish gunman on this day in history, May 13, 1981. The pope would go on to forgive his would-be killer.
LIFESTYLE May 12 On this day in history, May 12, 1965, Rolling Stones record 'Satisfaction' after Keith Richards dreamed a riff The Rolling Stones recorded "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" after guitarist Keith Richards captured the riff in his sleep on this day in history, May 12, 1965.
LIFESTYLE May 11 On this day in history, May 11, 1888, Irving Berlin, composer of 'God Bless America,' is born Irving Berlin was born on this day in history, May 11, 1888. The composer would go on to write 800 songs, many of them American classics, after starting his career as a boy singing in the streets.