History & Events

Did you know that on this day, June 1, 1980, CNN made its debut as the first 24-hour news channel?

Did you know that on this day, May 31, 1935, 20th Century Fox was founded?

Did you know that on this day, May 30, 1971, the US Mariner 9 was launched?

Did you know that on this day, May 29, 1999, the Space Shuttle Discovery became the first to dock with the International Space Station?

Did you know that on this day, May 28, 1952, Greek women were given the legal right to vote and run for office?

Did you know that on this day, May 27, 1873, Priam's Treasure was discovered?

Did you know that on this day, May 26, 2002, Eminem released his fourth studio album "The Eminem Show"?

Did you know that on this day, May 25, 1992, Jay Leno became the permanent host of "The Tonight Show".

Did you know that on this day, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was officially opened?

Did you know that on this day, May 23, 1984, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released in the US?

Did you know that on this day, May 22, 1906, the Wright Brothers were granted a patent for their "flying machine"?

Did you know that on this day, May 21, 1981, Bob Marley received a state funeral in Jamaica?