The Diet of Worms, convened in 1521, stands as a pivotal moment in the history of the Reformation and European religious politics. This imperial council, held in the German city of Worms, was summoned by Emperor Charles V to address the burgeoning theological controversy stirred by Martin Luther. Luther, a German…
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On the night of May 24, 1856, one of the most violent episodes of “Bleeding Kansas” occurred at Pottawatomie Creek, dramatically influencing the already tense atmosphere between proslavery and antislavery forces in the United States. Angered by the beating of Charles Sumner, John Brown, a…
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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, better known as Bonnie and Clyde, are among the most infamous figures in American criminal history. Their violent escapades during the Great Depression era captivated the nation and etched their names into the annals of American folklore as legendary bank robbers.…
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On May 22, 1856, the United States Senate chamber witnessed a shocking and violent episode that reflected the intense sectional tensions of the antebellum era. Congressman Preston Brooks of South Carolina brutally assaulted Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts with a cane, an event that…
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The American Red Cross, an iconic humanitarian organization, was established by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, in Washington, D.C. Its inception marked a significant development in American charity work, dedicating itself to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States.…
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In May 1919, the American businessman, Raymond Orteig, wanted to promote the first flight across The Atlantic Ocean. He announced, “As a stimulus to the courageous aviators, I desire to offer … a prize of $25,000 to the first aviator of any Allied country…
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Operation Redwing was a series of 17 nuclear test detonations conducted by the United States at the Pacific Proving Grounds on Bikini and Enewetak Atolls in the Marshall Islands, between May and July of 1956. The operation, overseen by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and carried out…
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On May 19, 1883, Buffalo Bill Cody, an iconic figure of the American West, unveiled his grand spectacle, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, in Omaha, Nebraska. This event marked the beginning of a revolutionary form of entertainment that combined elements of theater, circus, and historical…
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The Republican National Convention of 1860, held from May 16 to May 18 in the bustling city of Chicago, changed the course of American history and led the nation down the road to the Civil War. This convention, taking place in the specially constructed…
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On May 17, 1875, “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” took America by storm at a racetrack at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby was born. Founded by Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., the grandson of the famous explorer William Clark, the race was inspired by his…
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