First Salem ‘Witch’ Hanged
June 10, 1692, the first 'witch' was hanged in Salem.
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Final Congress of Vienna Act
June 9, 1815, the final act of the Congress of Vienna was signed.
Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste Wedding
May 16, 1770, Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste married.
Supreme Court Justice Fortas Resigns
May 15, 1964, Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas resigned under threat of impeachment.
Lewis and Clark Expedition Starts
May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left for their expedition to the west.
Churchill’s First Prime Minister Speech
May 13, 1940, Winston Churchill made his first speech as Prime Minister.
George VI Coronation
On May 12, 1937, King George VI held his coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Polk Asks For Declaration of War
May 11, 1846, President James K. Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico.
Victoria Woodhull Nominated President
May 10, 1872, Victoria Woodhull made history by becoming the first woman nominated for president.
First Birth Control Pill Approved
May 9, 1960, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first birth control pill.