May 17th: Brown v. Board of Education
On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court rules in Brown v. Board of Education
17 Maj 20224min
May 16th: President Andrew Johnson Faces Removal
On May 16, 1868, Andrew Johnson survives removal from office by a single vote.
16 Maj 20225min
May 13th: Pope John Paul II Is Shot
On May 13, 1981, in the Vatican City, Pope John Paul II was shot by a would-be assassin.
13 Maj 20223min
May 12th: The USSR Lifts Its Blockade Of Berlin
On May 12, 1949, The Soviet Union lifts its blockade of Berlin.
12 Maj 20224min
May 11th: Ellis Island Becomes A National Monument
On May 11, 1965, Ellis Island becomes part of the Statue of Liberty national monument.
11 Maj 20225min
May 10th: Nelson Mandela Becomes President
On May 10, 1994, in South Africa, Nelson Mandela is sworn in as president of South Africa.
10 Maj 20224min
May 9th: The Abolitionsist John Brown Is Born
On May 9, 1800, in Torrington, Connecticut… the abolitionist John Brown is born.
9 Maj 20225min
May 6th: The Hindenburg Explodes
On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg exploded as it prepared to make mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 people.
6 Maj 20224min
