Frank Sinatra, one of the most influential and popular American musical artists of the 20th century, died on May 14, 1998. Known for his smooth voice and charismatic stage presence, Sinatra’s career spanned five decades, reshaping jazz and pop music. Beyond his musical impact, Sinatra was also known for his film career and his role […]

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase, began its journey westward from St. Louis, Missouri, on May 14, 1804. Led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, this expedition aimed to explore the newly acquired western portion of the United States and to find a practical route across the […]

On May 14, 1796, Edward Jenner, an English physician, tested his hypothesis that cowpox could protect against smallpox by inoculating James Phipps, a young boy, with material taken from cowpox sores. This experiment proved successful, leading to the development of the first vaccine. Jenner’s pioneering work not only introduced the concept of vaccination but also […]