Kent State University Shooting
May 4, 1970, Kent State University shooting.
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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.
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.
FDR Passes
April 12, 1945, FDR passed away.
The Great Gatsby Published
April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby was published.
Marian Anderson Performance
April 9, 1934, Marian Anderson performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run
April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run.