Nixon in Moscow
May 22, 1972, Richard Nixon arrived in Moscow for a historic visit to the Soviet Union.
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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.
Anne Boleyn Beheaded
May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn was beheaded.
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.
Edward I Invades Scotland
April 27, 1296, King Edward I of England invaded Scotland and stole the Coronation Stone.
Chornobyl Explosion
April 26, 1986, the Chornobyl nuclear power plant exploded.
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.