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・・・
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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・・・
May 14
May 14 What happened on this day: 1607 Jamestown, Virginia, is settled as an English colony. 1796 The first smallpox vaccination is administered. 1804 The Lewis and Clark Expedition departs on its historical journey. 1948 Israel declared to be an independent state 1955 Eight communist bloc countries, including the Soviet Union, sign a treaty called・・・
May 13
May 13 What happened on this day: 1830 Ecuador gains its independence. 1846 The United States declares war on Mexico. 1950 First Formula One Grand Prix race is held. 1976 The ABA plays it’s final basketball game. 2005 The final episode of Star Trek: Enterprise airs on TV. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1914 Joe Louis・・・
May 12
May 12 What happened on this day: 1949 The Soviet Union lifts its Blockade of Berlin. 1965 The Soviet spacecraft Luna 5 crashes on the Moon. 1970 Ernie Banks becomes the ninth member of the 500 home run club 1997 The Angels score 13 runs in a single baseball inning. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1820・・・
