Today: Lewis & Clark Expedition. Same date: Japanese Submarine Sinks AHS.

Ajouté : 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]On May 14th, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark launched their historic expedition up the Missouri River with 33 people and three boats, exploring 7,000 miles of uncharted territory over two years. Your date is already legendary.

[00:00:19]>> [music] >> But this same date hides a much darker chapter.

[00:00:23]On May 14th, 1943, a Japanese submarine sinks the Australian hospital ship HS Centaur off the coast of Queensland, killing 268 people.

[00:00:36]One date gave us a path to the west. The other left only wreckage. If today is your birthday, this is the history you share. If not, send this to someone born on May 14th. Subscribe for more. This date is unforgettable because