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Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross
San Francisco Chronicle· 8 hours agoToday is Tuesday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2024. There are 224 days left in the year. On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. In 1471, King Henry VI of England died in the Tower of London at age 49.
Today in History: May 13, Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded
San Francisco Chronicle· 15 hours agoToday is Monday, May 13, the 134th day of 2024. On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St. Peter’s Square by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Agca ...
Today in History: May 25, police kill George Floyd
San Francisco Chronicle· 8 hours agoToday is Thursday, May 25, the 146th day of 2024. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man, was killed when a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’ ...
Today in History: May 21, Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross
Stamford Advocate· 8 hours agoToday is Tuesday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2024. There are 224 days left in the year. On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. In 1471, King Henry VI of England died in the Tower of London at age 49.
Today in History: May 24, first night game in Major League Baseball
The News-Times· 8 hours agoToday is Friday, May 24, the 145th day of 2024. There are 221 days left in the year. On May 24, 1935, the first Major League Baseball game to be played at night took place ...
Today in History: May 24, first night game in Major League Baseball
Stamford Advocate· 8 hours agoToday is Friday, May 24, the 145th day of 2024. There are 221 days left in the year. On May 24, 1935, the first Major League Baseball game to be played at night took place ...
Today in History: May 12, more than 87,000 dead or missing in China earthquake
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Today in History: May 22, Lyndon B. Johnson outlines 'Great Society'
San Francisco Chronicle· 8 hours agoToday is Wednesday, May 22, the 143rd day of 2024. On May 22, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking at the University of Michigan, outlined the goals of his “Great Society ...
Today in History: May 23, Bonnie and Clyde shot and killed
Stamford Advocate· 8 hours agoToday is Thursday, May 23, the 144th day of 2024. On May 23, 1934, bank robbers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were shot to death in a police ambush in Bienville Parish, Louisiana ...
Today in History: May 23, Bonnie and Clyde shot and killed
Midland Reporter-Telegram· 8 hours agoToday in History