Nixon in Moscow
May 22, 1972, Richard Nixon arrived in Moscow for a historic visit to the Soviet Union.
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Category American History
Lindbergh Flight
May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh become the first solo pilot to fly non-stop across the Atlantic.
Homestead Act Signed
May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law.
Jacqueline Cochran Breaks Sound Barrier
May 18, 1953, Jacqueline Cochran became the first woman to break the sound barrier.
Brown v Board of Ed. Decided
May 17, 1954, Brown v Board of Education was decided.
License Plate Mandated in NY
April 25, 1901, NY became the first state to mandate license plates for automobiles.
Library of Congress Established
April 24, 1800, the Library of Congress was formally established.
First Public School Opens in Boston
April 23, 1635, the first public school in the United States opened in Boston, Massachusetts.
Coinage Act of 1864
April 22, 1864, the Coinage Act of 1864 was passed by the United States Congress.
Adams Becomes First VP
April 21, 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first Vice President of the United States.