This Day in History

A renowned human rights organization was launched on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved water toy was patented on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Western movie star was born on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A movie franchise launched on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two famous outlaws were killed on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly 1,000 people set off on the Oregon Trail on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ‘90s tabloid fixture was arrested on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pilot set off on a historic flight on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous wife was beheaded on this day in 1536. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic court ruling was announced on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Hello, and welcome to This Day in History. Here’s what happened on May 14th. As we count down to this summer’s Olympics, we look back on this day 120 years ago, when the first Olympic Games held in the United States, opened in St. Louis, Missouri. The 1904 Games were actually initially awarded to Chicago, Illinois, but were later given to St. Louis to be staged in connection with the St. Louis Wo...

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A screen legend was born on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world lost a music legend on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transcontinental railroad was completed on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American holiday was established on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Olympic boycott was announced on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous stolen painting was recovered on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved sitcom aired its final episode on this day in 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A guilty-pleasure ice cream brand debuted on this day in 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four students were killed at Kent State on this day in 1970. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices