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Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections - ...
WTOP Washington· 14 hours agoToday is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left in the year. On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed victory in the wake of South Africa’s first democratic ...
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, May 3 - May 9 - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 4 hours ago1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Kentucky Derby by one length over Dauber. 1945 — Branch Rickey announces formation of the US Negro Baseball League. 1951 — International Olympic ...
Today in History: April 29, Joan of Arc leads French in battle at Orleans - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 4 days agoToday in History Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight ...
Today in History: May 1, Obama announces killing of Osama bin Laden - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 2 days agoToday is Wednesday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2024. On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. In 1960, ...
How Columbia University’s complex history with the student protest movement echoes into today - WTOP...
WTOP Washington· 4 days ago“When you’re going to Columbia, you know you’re going to an institution which has an honored place...
Today in Sports - Lou Gehrig ends his streak of 2,130 consecutive games played - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 1 day ago1904 — Laska Durnell becomes the first woman to own a Kentucky Derby starter and winner when longshot Elwood wins the 30th Run for the Roses. Elwood is also the first Derby winner whose breeder ...
Today in Sports - 17-year old Lionel Messi scores his 1st senior league goal for FC Barcelona - WTOP...
WTOP Washington· 2 days agoMay 1 1891 — Legendary pitcher Cy Young wins first game played at Cleveland’s League Park. 1920 — Legendary slugger Babe Ruth records his first HR for the New York Yankees. 1920 — Joe Oeschger of the…
Biden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 1 day agoPresident Joe Biden may eventually ban TikTok, but he’s moving to give something back to the young...
Congress just passed sweeping foreign aid legislation. Now what? - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 6 days agoFor all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller...
Today in Sports - Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is banned for life by the NBA - WTOP...
WTOP Washington· 4 days ago1901 — His Eminence, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Sannazarro in the only Derby ever raced in April. 1970 — Los Angeles Lakers guard Jerry West hits ...