Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his college roommates, made history on May 18, 2012, when it raised $16 billion in the largest technology initial public offering (IPO) in U.S. history. This landmark event not only reflected Facebook’s immense impact on social media and global communication but also highlighted the booming tech industry’s potential for […]

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington State, resulting in one of the most significant volcanic events in the United States in the 20th century. The eruption caused the entire north face of the mountain to slide away, creating a massive avalanche and killing 57 people while causing over a billion dollars […]

Pope John Paul II was born Karol Józef Wojtyła on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland. His papacy, which began in 1978, was one of the longest in history and was marked by his charismatic leadership, profound influence on the Catholic Church’s approach to global issues, and efforts to improve the Church’s relations with Judaism, […]