Author: Morgan O’Brien

Smallpox Declared Eradicated

May 8, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 8, 1980, WHO declared smallpox eradicated.
27th Amendment Ratified

May 7, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 7, 1992, the 27th Amendment was ratified.
Hindenburg Disaster

May 6, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg disaster.
Cy Young’s Perfect Game

May 5, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 5, 1904, Cy Young registered the first perfect game in MLB history.
Kent State University Shooting

May 4, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 4, 1970, Kent State University shooting.
Margaret Thatcher Become PM

May 3, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 3, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected the first female Prime Minister of the UK.
Elizabeth II Coronation

May 2, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth’s coronation took place.
Lou Gehrig’s Streak Ends

May 2, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig’s 2,130 game streak came to an end.
Empire State Building Opened

May 1, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building opened.
Casey Jones Dies

April 30, 2024

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Morgan O’Brien

April 30, 1900, Casey Jones, a legendary railroad engineer, died tragically in a train wreck.