On This Day for 5/14 - Israel declares statehood, Mark Zuckerberg is born, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day May 14 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Biography of the Day [Margaret of Valois, painting by François Clouet, 1572.]( [Margaret of Valois]( Born on this day in 1553, [Margaret of Valois]( whose 1572 marriage to the [king of Navarre]( failed to end fighting between Catholics and Protestants, earned fame for her licentiousness and for her Mémoires, an exposé of life in France. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [Israel]( 1948: Declaration of Israel's statehood On this day in 1948—just before the expiry of the British mandate in [Palestine]( Ben-Gurion]( and the Jewish People's Council proclaimed the establishment of the State of [Israel]( precipitating the first [Arab-Israeli war](. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2015: [B.B. King, 2007.]( guitarist and singer [B.B. King]( who was a principal figure in the development of [blues]( and from whose style leading popular musicians drew inspiration, died in Las Vegas. 1998: [Frank Sinatra, c. 1970.]( singer and actor [Frank Sinatra]( through a long career and a very public personal life, became one of the most sought-after performers in the entertainment industry—died in Los Angeles. 1998: [scene from Seinfeld with actors Michael Richards and Jerry Seinfeld]( last episode of the television situation comedy [Seinfeld]( aired; ostensibly a show about nothing, it was a landmark of American popular culture. 1984: American computer programmer [Mark Zuckerberg]( who cofounded the social networking Web site [Facebook]( was born. 1973: [The Skylab space station in orbit.]( the first U.S. space station, was launched. 1804: [Meriwether Lewis]( and [William Clark]( embarked from the American Midwest on their famous [expedition]( to the Pacific coast of North America. 1796: [Edward Jenner Injecting the Vaccine into His Son, sculpture by Giulio Monteverde, 1873.…]( Jenner]( administered the first vaccination against [smallpox](. 1771: [Robert Owen, detail of a watercolour by Auguste Hervieu, 1829; in the National Portrait Gallery.]( Owen]( a manufacturer-turned-reformer who was one of the most influential [utopian]( socialists of the early 19th century, was born in Newtown, Wales. 1643: [Louis XIV and His Family, oil painting by Nicolas de Largillière, 1711.…]( [Louis XIV]( ascended the throne of France. 1607: [Village of Jamestown, on the James River, Virginia, 1615.]( first permanent British settlement in North America was founded at [Jamestown]( Virginia. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 30-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2017 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](