Polk Asks For Declaration of War
May 11, 1846, President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
Searching History
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Searching History
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Victoria Woodhull Nominated President
May 10, 1872, Victoria Woodhull made history by becoming the first woman nominated for president.
First Birth Control Pill Approved
May 9, 1960, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first birth control pill.
Smallpox Declared Eradicated
May 8, 1980, WHO declared smallpox eradicated.
27th Amendment Ratified
May 7, 1992, the 27th Amendment was ratified.
Hindenburg Disaster
May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg disaster.
Cy Young’s Perfect Game
May 5, 1904, Cy Young registered the first perfect game in MLB history.
Kent State University Shooting
May 4, 1970, Kent State University shooting.
Margaret Thatcher Become PM
May 3, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was elected the first female Prime Minister of the UK.
Elizabeth II Coronation
May 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth's coronation took place.