The Air Force answered questions—but not many—about Roswell on this day in 1997. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mafia boss was sentenced on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FDR signed the G.I. Bill on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The supreme law of the land was established on this day in 1788. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A summer blockbuster made a splash in theaters on this day in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Union soldiers finally arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished on this day in 1865. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American female astronaut was launched into space on this day in 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An enduring symbol of U.S. freedom arrived in America on this day in 1885. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of America’s first roller coasters debuted at Coney Island on this day in 1884. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An important British document was issued on this day in 1215. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dee Dee Blanchard was found dead on this day in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “Pentagon Papers” were published on this day in 1971. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered on this day in 1994. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved alien made his silver screen debut on this day in 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A founding father made an electric discovery on this day in 1752. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretariat made history on this day in 1973. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLK’s assassin was arrested on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A reigning British monarch visited the U.S. for the first time on this day in 1939. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The D-Day invasion of Europe began on this day in 1944. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A member of the Kennedy family was fatally shot on this day in 1968. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress voted to pass the 19th Amendment on this day in 1919. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American astronaut walked in space on this day in 1965. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic White House wedding took place on this day in 1886. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A legendary rock and roll album was released on this day in 1967. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A race massacre rocked Tulsa on this day in 1921. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A martyr was burned at the stake on this day in 1431. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two explorers reached new heights on this day in 1953. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A renowned human rights organization was launched on this day in 1961. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A beloved water toy was patented on this day in 1986. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Western movie star was born on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A movie franchise launched on this day in 1977. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A revolution in communications began on this day in 1844. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two famous outlaws were killed on this day in 1934. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nearly 1,000 people set off on the Oregon Trail on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ‘90s tabloid fixture was arrested on this day in 1992. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pilot set off on a historic flight on this day in 1927. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A famous wife was beheaded on this day in 1536. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mount Saint Helens erupted on this day in 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic court ruling was announced on this day in 1954. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scientists announced a troubling discovery on this day in 1985. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American trailblazer was born on this day in 1937. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A war between neighbors was declared on this day in 1846. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A screen legend was born on this day in 1907. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world lost a music legend on this day in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transcontinental railroad was completed on this day in 1869. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An American holiday was established on this day in 1914. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Olympic boycott was announced on this day in 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices