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LIFESTYLE May 27, 2024

On this day in history, May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge, 'noblest structure of steel,' opens to public

The Golden Gate Bridge, a feat of engineering, opened to pedestrians on this day in history, May 27, 1937. An estimated 200,000 people paid $0.25 each to cross the bridge.

LIFESTYLE May 26, 2024

On this day in history, May 26, 1907, iconic actor John Wayne is born in Iowa

John Wayne, the iconic actor, was born in Iowa on this day in history, May 26, 1907 — and went on appear in a myriad of films, starring in dozens of Westerns over the years.

LIFESTYLE May 25, 2024

On this day in history, May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hits his 714th home run

Baseball standout Babe Ruth, on this day in history, May 25, 1935, hit his 714th career home run — a record for career home runs that would stand for almost 40 years.

New York May 24, 2024

On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opens amid great civic fanfare

On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened in New York City as the world's longest suspension bridge. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is a National Historic Landmark.

LIFESTYLE May 23, 2024

On this day in history, May 23, 1900, Sgt. William H. Carney receives Medal of Honor

On this day in history, Sgt. William Carney received the Congressional Medal of Honor — the first African American so honored — for his protection of the American flag during the Civil War.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.