November 9th in History

Jack the Ripper kills again and Krystalnacht begins! Plus, Hedy Lamarr and Carl Sagan are born, Dylan Thomas and Charles de Gaulle die, and it's the Day of the Skulls in Bolivia!

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May 1st in History

The Folies Bergère opens! In other news, the Illuminati are founded, Francis Gary Powers is shot down, and Bush says "Mission accomplished!" Calamity Jane was born; David (presumably) Livingstone died. Happy Lei Day!

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May 2nd in History

Anne Boleyn arrested! In other news, the King James Bible is published, Catherine the Great and Manfred von Richthofen are born, andLeonardo da Vinci dies. Happy Bhutan Teachers' Day!

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May 3rd in History

Birmingham police dogs attack! In other news, the Dodgers agree to move to LA, the first email spam is sent, Frankie Valli is born, Christine Jorgensen dies, and it's Roodmas!

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