Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe Portrait Sells for Record Price
On May 9th, 2022, Andy Warhol's portrait of Marilyn Monroe, "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," sold for $195 million at auction in New York. The sale set a new record for…
Jean-Jacques Savin: The Record-Breaking Atlantic Crossing in a Barrel
On May 9th, 2019, French adventurer Jean-Jacques Savin, aged 72, completed a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a barrel-shaped capsule, arriving in Martinique after 122 days at sea.…
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 Crash: A Devastating Setback for Sukhoi’s Ambitions
On May 9th, 2012, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliner crashed into Mount Salak in Indonesia during a demonstration flight, killing all 45 people on board. The crash was attributed to…
“Friday the 13th”: A Horror Film That Redefined the Genre
On May 9th, 1980, the horror film "Friday the 13th" premiered in theaters. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, the film centered around a group of camp counselors being stalked by…
The Audacious Heist: Thomas Blood’s Attempt to Steal the Crown Jewels
On May 9th, 1671, Thomas Blood, an Irishman disguised as a clergyman, attempted to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. With accomplices, he overpowered the custodian and…
Ncuti Gatwa Makes History as the First Black Doctor Who
On May 8th, 2022, British actor Ncuti Gatwa was announced as the first black actor to play the lead role in "Doctor Who," taking over as the fourteenth Doctor. Replacing…
The Birth of a Cinematic Legend: “Dr. No” and the Rise of James Bond
On May 8th, 1963, the first James Bond film, "Dr. No," starring Sean Connery, premiered in the United States. Directed by Terence Young and based on Ian Fleming's novel, the…
The Sinking of the German Q-Ship Pinguin in 1941: A Turning Point in Naval Warfare
On May 8th, 1941, the German Q-ship Pinguin, disguised as a merchant vessel, was sunk in the Indian Ocean by the British cruiser HMS Cornwall. The Pinguin had been successful…
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: A Grand Tradition of Prestige and Impact
On May 8th, 1877, the first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place in New York City. Initially intended as a one-time event to showcase hunting dogs, the show became…
Hernando de Soto Discovers the Mississippi River: A Milestone in European Exploration of North America
On May 7th, 1915, the RMS Lusitania, a British ocean liner, was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-Boat off the coast of Ireland during World War I. The attack…