LIFESTYLE 1 hour ago On this day in history, May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issues proclamation creating Mother's Day On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that mothers should be honored with flags flying at all government buildings. Later celebratory forms followed, including flowers and gifts.
This Day in History 1 day ago On this day in history, May 8, 1945, President Truman announces 'flags of freedom fly all over Europe' President Harry S. Truman, on this day in history, May 8, 1945, announced to the American people that Germany's forces had surrendered in World War II — marking the end of the war in Europe.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago On this day in history, May 7, 1977, the song 'Hotel California' by the Eagles hits No. 1 The song Hotel California hit number one on this day in history, May 7, 1977. The enigmatic lyrics of the rock song has led to many theories about its meaning.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago On this day in history, May 6, 1957, the last episode of hit sitcom 'I Love Lucy' airs The 181st episode of "I Love Lucy," titled "The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue," aired on this day in history, May 6, 1957. The now-iconic TV sitcom ran for six seasons in its original run.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago On this day in history, May 5, 1904, Cy Young pitches first perfect game in World Series Era Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young hurled the first perfect game of the World Series era for the Boston Americans, later the Red Sox, on this day in history, May 5, 1904.
LIFESTYLE 5 days ago On this day in history, May 4, 1979, 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher becomes first female PM of the UK Margaret Thatcher became the United Kingdom's first female prime minister on this day in history, May 4, 1979, at age 54 — and led the U.K. for nearly 12 years, earning the moniker "Iron Lady."
LIFESTYLE 6 days ago On this day in history, May 3, 1937, Margaret Mitchell's Civil War saga 'Gone with the Wind' wins Pulitzer Margaret Mitchell earned a Pulitzer Prize in Novels for her Civil War epic "Gone with the Wind" on this day in history, May 3, 1937. She died tragically at age 48.
LIFESTYLE May 2 On this day in history, May 2, 1611, King James Bible published, helped fuel revolution in American colonies The King James Version of the Bible, the most popular book in the English language, was published according to scholarly estimate on this day in history, May 2, 1611.
LIFESTYLE May 1 On this day in history, May 1, 1931, Empire State Building opens during Great Depression The Empire State Building, the world's tallest skyscraper at the time and perhaps still the most famous in the world, opened on this day in history, May 1, 1931.
LIFESTYLE April 30 On this day in history, April 30, 1789, George Washington inaugurated as first US president President George Washington was inaugurated as the first president of the United States on this day in history, April 30, 1789, at New York City's Federal Hall.