The U.S. government snubs Black Gold Star mothers and widows - May 29th, 1930
On this day in 1930, the U.S. War Department insisted that Black mothers and widows must travel on segregated boats in order to visit their loved ones’ graves in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Touko 202311min
John Lennon and Yoko One begin their second "bed-in" for peace - May 26th, 1969
On this day in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began a week-long bed-in for peace at a hotel in Montreal, Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 Touko 20239min
A Pennsylvania man is buried in his prized Corvette - May 25th, 1994
On this day in 1994, the ashes of Pennsylvania native George Swanson were buried in the driver’s seat of his beloved sports car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25 Touko 20238min
Russian engineers begin drilling the world's deepest hole - May 24th, 1970
On this day in 1970, Soviet engineers began drilling the deepest man-made hole ever dug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Touko 20238min
President George Washington offers a reward for the capture of Ona Judge - May 23rd, 1796
On this day in 1796, George and Martha Washington offered a $10 reward for the capture of an escaped enslaved woman named Ona Judge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Touko 202310min
A Southern congressman beats a Northern senator with a cane - May 22nd, 1856
On this day in 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner with a metal-tipped cane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Touko 202310min
The first Jumping Frog Jubilee is held in Calaveras County - May 19th, 1928
On this day in 1928, more than 15,000 people attended a now-annual frog jumping contest in Calaveras County, California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Touko 202310min
Grauman's Chinese Theatre opens in Hollywood - May 18th, 1927
On this day in 1927, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre opened on Hollywood Boulevard, marking the debut of one of the world’s most iconic cinemas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Touko 202310min
