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May 22, 2024

On this day in history, May 22, 1992, Johnny Carson makes his final appearance on 'The Tonight Show'

Johnny Carson was for years the king of late-night TV — and on this day in history, May 22, 1992, he hosted his final episode of "The Tonight Show," drawing some 50 million viewers.

May 21, 2024

On this day in history, May 21, 1881, Clara Barton, 'brave' battlefield nurse, creates American Red Cross

American nurse Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross on this day in history, May 21, 1881. She led the organization until 1904, when she retired to her Maryland home.

May 20, 2024

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.

May 19, 2024

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.

May 18, 2024

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.

May 17, 2024

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.

May 16, 2024

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.

May 15, 2024

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.

May 14, 2024

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.

May 13, 2024

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.