On May 15, 1940, in San Bernardino, California, Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald’s restaurant, marking the birth of what would become a global fast-food empire. This pioneering establishment, known then as “McDonald’s Bar-B-Q,” was initially a carhop drive-in with an expansive menu of…
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On May 12, 1846, the ill-fated journey of the Donner Party began their journey as they departed from Independence, Missouri, embarking on a journey that would ultimately become one of the most tragic tales of American pioneer history. Led by George Donner and James…
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On May 11, 1997, history was made in the world of chess when IBM’s supercomputer Deep Blue defeated the reigning world chess champion, Garry Kasparov, in a six-game match. The victory of a machine over a human grandmaster marked a significant milestone in the development of…
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The passage of the Tea Act by the British Parliament on May 9, 1773, served as a pivotal moment in American history, providing a catalyst for the American Revolution. The Tea Act was essentially designed to bail out the struggling British East India Company by granting it a monopoly…
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On May 7, 1915, during World War I, the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine, U-20, off the coast of Ireland. The attack resulted in the loss of over 1,100 lives, including civilians and neutral passengers, triggering…
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On May 4th, 1961, one of the most important campaigns in the Civil Rights Movement began with a simple bus ride. The Freedom Rides, a series of audacious bus trips through the segregated South, were orchestrated with a singular purpose: to challenge the legality of segregated…
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On May 3, 1957, Walter O’Malley, the owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a team deeply loved by their fans, made a shocking decision. They were leaving Brooklyn for Los Angeles. For Brooklynites, the Dodgers were more than just a baseball team; they were a…
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On May 2, 1863, during the American Civil War, General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, one of the most renowned figures in the Confederate army, met his fate on the battlefield in a turn of events that would echo through battlefields across the United States. The…
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On May 1, 1931, amidst a sea of excitement and anticipation, the iconic Empire State Building was dedicated in New York City, marking a monumental moment in the city’s history. The dedication ceremony was a culmination of years of planning, engineering marvels, and the sheer will…
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The Los Angeles riots of 1992 were a searing eruption of pent-up anger and frustration that shook the city to its core. Triggered by the acquittal of four white police officers charged with the brutal beating of Rodney King, a black motorist, the riots…
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