Category: Today In History

  • Czech’s Light Pollution Legislation

    Czech’s Light Pollution Legislation

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 1, 2002, the Czech Republic became the first country to enact light pollution legislation.

  • International Space Station Opens

    International Space Station Opens

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    Morgan O’Brien

    June 7, 1998, the Discovery became the first space shuttle to dock at the International Space Station (ISS).

  • Amnesty International Founded

    Amnesty International Founded

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 28, 1961, Amnesty International was founded.

  • The Three Little Pigs

    The Three Little Pigs

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 27, 1933, Disney released a short called The Three Pigs.

  • Dunkirk Evacuation Begins

    Dunkirk Evacuation Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 26, 1940, the evacuation of Dunkirk begins.

  • Constitutional Convention Began

    Constitutional Convention Began

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 25, 1787, the Constitutional Convention began in Philly.

  • Brooklyn Bridge Opened

    Brooklyn Bridge Opened

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened to the public for the first time.

  • Bonnie and Clyde Killed

    Bonnie and Clyde Killed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 23, 1934, Bonnie and Clyde were killed in a police shoot-out.

  • Nixon in Moscow

    Nixon in Moscow

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 22, 1972, Richard Nixon arrived in Moscow for a historic visit to the Soviet Union.

  • Lindbergh Flight

    Lindbergh Flight

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh become the first solo pilot to fly non-stop across the Atlantic.