Elizabeth II Coronation
May 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth's coronation took place.
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Lou Gehrig’s Streak Ends
May 2, 1939, Lou Gehrig's 2,130 game streak came to an end.
Empire State Building Opened
May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building opened.
Casey Jones Dies
April 30, 1900, Casey Jones, a legendary railroad engineer, died tragically in a train wreck.
Joan of Arc Enters Orleans
April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered Orleans with her troops.
Mussolini Executed
April 28, 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed.
Titanic Sank
April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank.
Lincoln Shot
April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and fatally wounded at Ford's Theatre.
Edict of Nantes Signed
April 13, 1598, the Edict of Nantes was signed by King Henry IV of France.
FDR Passes
April 12, 1945, FDR passed away.