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On May 20, 1902, the United States relinquished its occupation authority over Cuba. The Republic of Cuba was formerly established. By - FZ
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May 201 min read


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On May 19, 1962, Marilyn Monroe sang in a breathy, sultry voice, “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy, in a skintight sequined...
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May 191 min read


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On May 16, 1975, Junko Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. A Japanese mountaineer, author and teacher also...
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May 161 min read


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On May 15, 1928, the test screening of “Plane Crazy,” a 6-minute silent, black and white animated film short, debuted with Minnie Mouse...
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May 151 min read


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On May 14, 1796, the world’s first vaccine was administered. Dr. Edward Jenner discovered the small pox vaccine, a disease that killed...
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May 141 min read


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On May 13, 1846, U.S. Congress declared war on Mexico. President James K. Polk requested the declaration of war on Mexico over the...
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May 131 min read


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On May 12, 1780, the British defeated Americans in the Continental Army at the Battle of Charleston. This was one of the worst defeats of...
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May 121 min read


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On May 9, 1960, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first birth control pill. Enovid-10 was the first oral contraceptive...
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May 91 min read


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On May 8, 1886, the first glass of Coca-Cola was served at Jacobs’ Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA. Pharmacist; Dr. John Pemberton created the...
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May 81 min read


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On May 7, 1847, the American Medical Association (AMA) was founded in Philadelphia, PA. The AMA members helped with the development of...
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May 71 min read


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On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes. Bannister, a 25-year-old medical student born...
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May 61 min read


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On May 5, 1904, Cy Young pitched the first perfect game in MLB history. Young, 37, led the Boston Americans in the defeat of the...
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May 51 min read


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On May 2, 1933, the legend of the Loch Ness Monster began when a sighting made the local news. A newspaper Inverness Courier reported the...
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May 21 min read


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On May 1, 1930, the name of the planet Pluto was officially announced to the public. Venetia Burney, an 11-year-old girl, suggested the...
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May 11 min read


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On April 30, 1789, New York City held the first ever Presidential Inauguration and President George Washington delivered the first...
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Apr 301 min read


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On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc relieved Orléans from English forces. This was a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years’ War. Joan led a...
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Apr 291 min read


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On April 28, 1789, the historic Mutiny on the Bounty took place when the ship’s master mate Fletcher Christian seized control of the ship...
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Apr 281 min read


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On April 25, 1901, New York became the first U.S. state to issue automobile license plates. Governor Benjamin Odell, Jr., signed the law...
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Apr 251 min read


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On April 24, 1800, President John Adams approved legislation to establish the Library of Congress. Legislation appropriated $5,000 to...
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Apr 241 min read


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On April 21, 2008, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win the Indy Japan 300 Race. Although she never won the Indy 500, Patrick was...
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Apr 211 min read
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