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Events from History: 31 May 1911
The RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner designed to be the ultimate in luxury and safety, was launched with great…
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Events from History: 30 May 1431
Joan of Arc, a young French peasant woman who claimed divine guidance to lead the fight against English forces in…
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Events from History: 29 May 1953
On May 29th, 1953, history was made atop the world. After decades of failed attempts and unimaginable hardship, Edmund Hillary,…
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Events from History: 28 May 1961
Outraged by a newspaper article detailing the imprisonment of two Portuguese students for simply raising a toast to freedom, British…
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Events from History: 27 May 1937
The Golden Gate Bridge, a majestic suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco, California, celebrated its grand…
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Events from History: 26 May 1896
The coronation of Tsar Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia, was a lavish affair marred by tragedy. Held on…
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Events from History: 25 May 1977
A galaxy far, far away rocketed into cinemas on May 25th, 1977, with the premiere of “Star Wars” (later given…
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Events from History: 24 May 1844
A momentous message marked the dawn of a new era in communication on May 24th, 1844. American inventor Samuel Morse…
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Events from History: 23 May 1934
Notorious outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow met a bloody end on a rural road in Bienville Parish, Louisiana on…
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Events from History: 22 May 1819
The dream of steam-powered transatlantic voyages set sail on May 22nd, 1819, with the departure of the SS Savannah. This…
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