The first official game of the Major League Soccer (MLS) was played on May 14, 1996, marking the return of professional soccer to the United States.
The first mobile phone call was made on May 14, 1973, by Martin Cooper of Motorola, who called his rival at Bell Labs to announce the breakthrough.
On May 14, 1955, the Warsaw Pact was signed in response to the formation of NATO, solidifying the division of Europe during the Cold War.
On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel, leading to the first Arab-Israeli War.
On May 14, 1796, Edward Jenner administered the first smallpox vaccine, marking a significant advancement in medical science.
On May 14, 1607, English colonists established the first permanent settlement in North America at Jamestown, Virginia.