A kidnapping shocked the world on this day in 2007.
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This Day in History - May 3, 2024

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Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day in 1980.
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This Day in History - May 18, 2024

A historic court ruling was announced on this day in 1954.
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This Day in History - May 17, 2024

Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985.
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This Day in History - May 16, 2024

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937.
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This Day in History - May 15, 2024

"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 World Exposition. Like the Second Olympiad, held in Paris in 1900, the St. Louis Games were poorly organized and overshadowed by the World’s Fair.

Surprising fact? There were few entrants other than Americans in the various events—so U.S. athletes won most competitions and the unofficial team championship. 

Also on this day in history: In 1804, Lewis and Clark departed to explore the Northwest; in 1973, America’s first space station, Skylab, was launched; and in 1998, Frank Sinatra died."
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This Day in History - May 3, 2024

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