May 26, 1923 – The Inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans

May 26, 1923 – The Inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is an endurance-centered car race that takes place annually. It was first held on May 26, 1923, on the public roads of Le Mans, France. This event is one of the three races that make up the Triple Crown of Motorsport, alongside the Monaco Grand...
May 23, 1980 – The Premiere of “The Shining”

May 23, 1980 – The Premiere of “The Shining”

The psychological horror film masterpiece, The Shining, was released in theaters on May 23, 1980. The movie is based on the hugely popular novel of the same name, written by the legendary Stephen King and published in 1977. The Shining stars Jack Nicholson as Jack...