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This Day in History, May 17

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On May 17th, 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was formed.

Marie Antoinette

This Day in History, May 16

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On May 16th, 1770, Marie Antoinette (age 14) married Louis-Auguste (age 15).

Newfoundland attack

This Day in History, May 15

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On May 15th, 1756, the Seven Years' War began when England declared war on France.

Sketch of Jamestown

This Day in History, May 14

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On May 14th, 1607, Jamestown, VA was settled as an English colony.

Grand Prix

This Day in History, May 13

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On May 13th, 1950, the first all-time Formula One Grand Prix took place.

Oscar II

This Day in History, May 12

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On May 12th, 1873, Oscar II of Sweden-Norway was crowned King of Sweden.

Early television

This Day in History, May 11

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On May 11th, 1928, the first analogue TV service was begun in New York.

Amerigo Vespucci

This Day in History, May 10

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On May 10th, 1497, Amerigo Vespucci left for his voyage to the New World.

Buffalo Bill Cody

This Day in History, May 9

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On May 9th, 1887, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show opened in London.

Early Members of Paramount Pictures

This Day in History, May 8

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On May 8th, 1914, Paramount Pictures was formed.

Palace of Europe

This Day in History, May 7

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On May 7th, 1948, the Council of Europe was founded.

Eiffel Tower

This Day in History, May 6

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On May 6th, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was officialy opened to the public.

Khubilai Khan

This Day in History, May 5

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On May 5th, 1260, Khubilai Khan became ruler of the Mongol Empire/

May Fourth Movement

This Day in History, May 4

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On May 4th, 1919, the May Fourth Movement took place in Tiananmen Square.

Judo uniform

This Day in History, May 3

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On May 3rd, 1956, the first judo world championships were held.

Good Housekeeping

This Day in History, May 2

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On May 2nd, 1885, "Good Houekeeping" went on sale for the first time.

Great Exhibition

This Day in History, May 1

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On May 1st, 1851, the Great Exhibition opened in London.

Christopher Columbus

This Day in History, April 30

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On April 30th, 1492, Christopher Columbus was granted a commission for exploration by Spain.

James Cook

This Day in History, April 29

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On April 29th, 1770, James Cook arrived at and named Botany Bay, Australia.

HMS Bounty

This Day in History, April 28

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On April 28th, 1789, the mutiny on the HMS Bounty took place.

 

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