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On the 17th of May some interesting historical events that happened include: Rubber bands were first patented in 1845, 1875 was the first Kentucky Derby and Oliver Lewis on Aristides won the race, and on this day in 1915 the National Baptist Convention was chartered. On May 17, 2013, bombing in Iraq killed 90 people.
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What happend in history today 4th of May?
On May 4, 1942, the United States rationed their first foods.
What happend in history today 5th of May?
An event that happened in history on the 5th of May occurred in 1762 when Russia and Prussia signed a peace treaty.
What happend in history today 20th of May?
There are many of things that have happen on May 20th that made history. On May 20th 1734 was the 1st Jockey Club forms in SC.
What happend in history today 10th of May?
On May 10, 1919, two blacks were killed in race riots in Charleston, SC.
What happend in history today 2nd of May?
On May 2, 2011, Osama Bin Laden was killed in Afghanistan by U.S troops.
What happend in history today 13th of May?
On May 13, 1643, One third of the population of Santiago, Chili were killed in a devastating earthquake.
What happend in history today 21st of May?
Today in history in 1991, Rajiv Gandhi (Indian politician) was assassinated. Today, May 21st, several notable things happened in history. In the year 996, Otto III was crowned Roman Emperor, and in 1506, Christopher Columbus died.
What happend in history today 9th of May?
On May 9, Reno, Nevada was founded. Today Reno is a popular tourist attraction. On May 9, 1962, laser beams were bounced off the moon for the first time.
What happend in history today 19th of May?
There are many of things that have happen on May 19th that has made history. On May 19th 1652 Spanish troops occupy Grevelingen. On May 29, 1976, Australia legalized citizens to own gold.
What happend in history today 15th of May?
On May 15, 1940, the very first McDonald's was open in California. On May 15th 1797 France & Sardinia sign Peace treaty of Paris. There are many more things that made history.
What happend in history today 1st of May?
On May 1, 1920, Babe Ruth his his first home run for the Yankees. On May 1, 2009, Sweden legalized all gay marriages.
What happend in history today 16th of May?
On May 16th, 1939, the United States began their food stamp program. On May 16, 1866, root beer was invented by Charles Elmer Hires.
