May 14 has been a pivotal date throughout history. In 1607, Jamestown, Virginia was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. The Lewis and Clark expedition started its historic journey in 1804 to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. The establishment of Israel occurred on this date in 1948, proclaimed by David Ben-Gurion. Other notable events include attacks on civil rights activists in 1961 and the launch of Skylab in 1973. Most recently, in 2022, a tragic shooting in Buffalo highlighted ongoing issues with white supremacy and gun violence.
On May 14, 1607, Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, was established by members of the Virginia Company.
In 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition began its journey near present-day Hartford, Illinois, organized to explore the Louisiana Territory and Pacific Northwest.
In 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the independent state of Israel in Tel Aviv, marking a significant milestone in modern history.
In 2022, an 18-year-old white supremacist opened fire in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, resulting in the death of 10 people.
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