Seventeen Point Agreement signed - May 23, 1951
On this day in 1951, Tibet signed the Seventeen Point Agreement, which affirmed China's sovereignty over Tibet. There is controversy over the validity of the document and China's adherence to it. Lea...
23 Touko 20204min
Lassen Peak erupted - May 22, 1915
On this day in 1915, an explosive eruption of Lassen Peak in northern California devastated the areas around the volcano. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...
22 Touko 20204min
Great Atlanta Fire - May 21, 1917
On this day in 1917, a fire tore through the city of Atlanta, displacing around 10,000 people and destroying nearly 2,000 buildings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
21 Touko 20205min
Cuba gained independence from U.S. - May 20, 1902
On this day in 1902, Cuba gained independence from the U.S. after years of U.S. military occupation following the Spanish-American War. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
20 Touko 20204min
New England's Dark Day - May 19, 1780
On this day in 1780, the sky in New England and parts of Canada turned unusually dark in an event remembered as the "Dark Day." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
19 Touko 20203min
Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18, 1953
On this day in 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/li...
18 Touko 20204min
Ground broke on CERN lab - May 17, 1954
On this day in 1954, groundwork began on the CERN site at Meyrin in Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
17 Touko 20204min
May 16 Notification issued - May 16, 1966
On this day in 1966, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the May 16 Notification, marking the start of the Cultural Revolution. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
16 Touko 20205min
