May 24 What happened on this day: 1430 Joan of Arc is captured by the forces of the Duke of Burgundy. 1830 The poem Mary had a little lamb is first published. 1844 The first electric telegram is sent by Samuel F. B. Morse 1883 The Brooklyn Bridge in New York is opened to traffic・・・
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May 23
May 23 What happened on this day: 1929 The first talking cartoon of Mickey Mouse is released. 1934 Bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde are killed in a shootout with police. 1969 Rock band The Who release Tommy, the first rock opera. 1995 Official announcement of the Java programming language. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1933 Joan・・・
May 22
May 22 What happened on this day: 1908 The Wright Brothers patent their aircraft. 1960 The strongest earthquake ever recorded : 9.5 hits Chile. 1967 The first episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood 1992 Johnny Carson hosts The Tonight Show for the last time ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1783 William Sturgeon : Inventor of the electric・・・
May 21
May 21 What happened on this day: 1881 The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton. 1927 Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. 1932 Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. 1980 Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back opens in・・・
May 20
May 20 What happened on this day: 1570 Cartographer Abraham Ortelius issues the first modern atlas. 1873 A patent for blue jeans with copper rivets is issued to Levi Strauss 1902 Cuba gains independence from the United States. 1993 The last episode of Cheers airs on TV ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1768 Dolley Madison :・・・
May 19
May 19 What happened on this day: 1536 Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII of England, is beheaded for adultery. 1780 Unexplained darkness falls on Eastern Canada and US at 2 pm. 1999 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is released 2005 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is released・・・
May 18
May 18 What happened on this day: 1804 Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of France 1910 The Earth passes through the tail of Comet Halley. 1980 Mount St. Helens volcano erupts in Washington 2004 Randy Johnson pitches a perfect game ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1048 Omar Khayyam : Persian poet and scientist 1920 Pope John・・・
May 17
May 17 What happened on this day: 1792 The New York Stock Exchange is formed. 1846 Adolphe Sax invents the saxophone. 1875 Aristides wins the first Kentucky Derby. 1995 Jacques Chirac takes office as President of France, after 18 years as the mayor of Paris. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1936 Dennis Hopper : Movie Actor・・・
May 16
May 16 What happened on this day: 1866 Charles Elmer Hires invents root beer. 1866 The five cent piece, or nickel, is introduced. 1929 The first Academy Awards are handed out in Hollywood, California. 2002 Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones opens ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1801 William Seward : Purchased Alaska・・・
May 15
May 15 What happened on this day: 1756 England declares war on France starting the Seven Years’ War. 1928 The first appearances of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. 1940 The first McDonald’s opened in San Bernardino, California 1941 Pro Baseball Player Joe DiMaggio starts his record-breaking 56-game hitting streak. 1970 The Beatles’ last LP, Let It・・・
