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Events from History
Events from History: 9 May 2022
In a historic art auction on May 9th, 2022, Andy Warhol’s iconic pop art portrait, “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn,” shattered…
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Events from History: 8 May 1945
On May 8th, 1945, a momentous event marked the official end of World War II in Europe. In the conquered…
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Events from History: 7 May 1915
The RMS Lusitania, a British luxury liner, became a pivotal figure in World War I when a German U-boat sank…
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The History of the Movie Car Chase
The car chase. A staple of action cinema, it has the power to send our hearts racing and our palms…
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Events from History: 6 May 1937
The Hindenburg, a colossal German airship, met a tragic end on May 6th, 1937, in Manchester Township, New Jersey. Three…
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Events from History: 5 May 1921
In 1921, fashion icon Coco Chanel desired a perfume as modern and innovative as her clothing. She challenged perfumer Ernest…
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Events from History: 4 May 1471
The Battle of Tewkesbury, a pivotal clash in the Wars of the Roses, was fought on May 4th, 1471. It…
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Events from History: 3 May 1810
Lord Byron’s famous swim across the Hellespont (now known as the Dardanelles Strait) took place on May 3rd, 1810. Inspired…
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Events from History: 2 May 2012
Edvard Munch’s pastel version of “The Scream” holds the record for the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction at…
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Events from History: 1 May 1939
Batman’s shadowy debut occurred in Detective Comics #27, which hit newsstands on March 30, 1939, though the cover date stated…
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