**History of the India on this day*
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti: May 14 is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire and son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Born in 1657, Sambhaji Maharaj is remembered for his bravery and leadership in defending the Maratha Empire against external threats.
*History of World on this Day*
May 14, 1948 – Israel became an independent nation.
May 14, 1973 – The United States launched its first space station, Skylab
