On this date in history:

In 1502, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain on his fourth and final voyage to the New World.

In 1926, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett were the first to ...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- Abolitionist John Brown in 1800
- Harriet Lane, niece/first lady of President James Buchanan, in 1830
- Scottish novelist J.M. Barrie in 1860
- Howard Carter, ...Read More

Today is Thursday, May 9, the 130th day of 2024 with 236 to follow.

The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.

On May 9th, 1887, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show opened in London.