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President Wilson issues Mother’s Day declaration

May 9, 1914: President Woodrow Wilson asked all Americans to join him in celebrating Mother’s Day as a way to honor motherhood. To make it extra special, they started giving out carnations at the first-ever celebration, and now it’s become a tradition. Celebrating Mothers President Woodrow Wilson issued a…

Battle of Palo Alto

May 8, 1846: The Battle of Palo Alto occurred during the Mexican-American War, near the Rio Grande in Texas. The battle was fought between the United States Army (under Zachary Taylor) and the Mexican Army, resulting in a victory for the US, despite being outnumbered. The battle was significant in…

First US Presidential Inaugural Ball

May 7, 1789: George Washington’s first inaugural address, spanning 1,419 words, was delivered in the Senate chamber. Notably, there were no inaugural balls on the day of the ceremony; however, a ball was held in New York City a week later, on May 7, in honor of the first President. …

Steve Jobs introduced Apple’s first iMac

May 6, 1998: Steve Jobs proved his critics wrong and restored Apple’s status as a tech icon when he introduced the iMac on May 6, 1998. The iMac’s innovative, translucent design was a stark departure from the black or beige boxes that dominated the PC industry, and its popularity helped…

Carnegie Hall opens

May 5, 1891: Carnegie Hall, originally named Music Hall, opened to the public in New York City. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky led the first performance as a guest conductor. Five Facts About Opening Night How much do you know about Carnegie Hall’s original Opening Night in 1891? Here are five…

Al Capone begins prison sentence

May 4, 1932: Al Capone, a.k.a. Scarface, began his prison sentence as an inmate of Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Capone was sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion and was later transferred to Alcatraz. The Al Capone Trial: A Chronology by Daniel M. Porazzo January 17, 1899Alphone Capone is born…

Pulitzer Prize for Gone with the Wind

May 3, 1937: Margaret Mitchell wins a Pulitzer Prize for her novel Gone with the Wind, two years before it was adapted into the world-famous movie. On this day in history, May 3, 1937, Margaret Mitchell’s Civil War saga ‘Gone with the Wind’ wins Pulitzer Bestselling epic of love…

Lou Gehrig’s 2,130-game streak ended

May 2, 1939: New York Yankee great Lou Gehrig, the “Iron Horse” of American baseball, ended his streak of consecutive games played (2,130), setting a record that stood until 1995, when it was broken by Cal Ripken, Jr. May 2, 1939: Lou Gehrig’s streak ends in Detroit This article…

Battle of Crooked Billet Begins

May 1, 1778: Near the Crooked Billet Tavern (present-day Hatboro, Pennsylvania), the Battle of Crooked Billet began. British forces launched a surprise attack on Pennsylvania militia regiments. The militia was caught sleeping, literally, and suffered greatly before retreating. The Battle of Crooked Billet May 1, 1778 at Crooked Billet…

Transcontinental Railroad completed

May 10, 1869: The transcontinental railroad was completed when the Union Pacific and Central Pacific met in Promontory, Utah. The presidents of each company together drove the final spike that connected the two rail lines and thus connected the country. The period following was a time of rapid expansion for…

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